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EU probes far-right political group over alleged misuse of funds

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The EU's prosecutor said Tuesday it has launched a formal investigation into a defunct far-right group, which included Marine Le Pen's National Rally, over the alleged misuse of European Parliament funds.

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  • The EU prosecutor has launched an investigation into the former Identity and Democracy Group. 8s
  • The group included far-right parties such as France's National Rally, Italy's League, and Germany's AfD. 18s
  • Authorities allege €4.3 million was misused, mainly benefitting companies tied to a former adviser to Marine Le Pen. 28s
  • National Rally president Jordan Bardella has dismissed the allegations as a harassment campaign. 41s
  • Marine Le Pen was previously convicted in a separate EU Parliament fake job scam and is appealing a five-year office ban. 1m 28s
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