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Prosecutors search European Parliament offices of far-right Patriots bloc in graft probe
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE 24
Source published: 21/10/2026, 15:07:45 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 15:24:00 UTC
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Briefings
EU prosecutors conducted a search of the Patriots parliamentary group's offices on Wednesday as part of a graft probe targeting the bloc's dissolved predecessor, Identity and Democracy. This investigation involves several European far-right parties, including the National Rally, which supported French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen.
Key points
- EU prosecutors searched offices of the Patriots parliamentary group on Wednesday during a graft probe.
- The investigation targets the bloc's dissolved predecessor, Identity and Democracy, which included Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Context
This search is part of a broader investigation into graft involving the far-right bloc's dissolved predecessor, Identity and Democracy, which brought together several European far-right parties including French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single search event on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, without details on the scope of the investigation, specific charges, or the number of parties involved.
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