European Union prosecutors are investigating alleged misappropriation of EU funds connected to French far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, according to information provided to AFP by a person close to the case. The probe follows a complaint alleging that European grants were used to benefit Bardella and other party members.
One report says the allegations relate to media training activities involving Bardella and members of the National Rally. The investigation is being carried out by EU judicial authorities, and it concerns whether EU funding associated with those activities was handled appropriately.
At this stage, the reports describe an ongoing investigation rather than a finding of wrongdoing. Details about the scope of the alleged misuse, the amount involved, and whether any specific payments are at issue have not been described in the available accounts. The case is being treated as a potential breach of rules governing the use of EU grants, with investigators examining the circumstances outlined in the complaint.
