Published on
30/06/2026 - 21:47 GMT+2
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) said on Tuesday they were conducting raids in four countries to probe alleged misappropriation of EU funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the European parliament.
The EPPO said the searches were "part of an ongoing investigation into the use of EU funds by a former political group of the European Parliament between 2019 and 2024."
The ID group was formally disbanded after elections in 2024 and was succeeded by a new grouping Patriots for Europe. It contained MEPs from a range of Eurosceptic parties including France's National Rally (RN), Italy's League (Lega) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
