Jordan Bardella's use of EU funds faces probe
EU Parliament report alleges misuse of funds
Investigation centers on payments made to far-right leader between 2015-2017
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A joint investigation by EUobserver and Mediapart has found that EU funds given to far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) were allegedly misused by party leader Jordan Bardella.
The report, published on Wednesday, alleges that Bardella fraudulently claimed €82,740 ($86,000) in parliamentary assistance expenses between 2015 and 2017, when he was an MEP for France's National Front (FN), a predecessor of RN.
Bardella has denied any wrongdoing, calling the allegations "defamatory" and "unfounded."
The allegations against Bardella are the latest in a series of scandals that have plagued the RN in recent years. The party has been accused of financial improprieties, racism, and anti-Semitism. Bardella's alleged misuse of EU funds is particularly damaging, as it could lead to the RN being stripped of its EU funding.
The allegations against Bardella are a serious blow to the RN, which has been trying to rebrand itself as a more mainstream party under Bardella's leadership.
The EU Parliament has launched an investigation into the allegations. If Bardella is found guilty, he could face criminal charges and be forced to repay the EU funds that were allegedly misused.
Conclusion
The allegations against Jordan Bardella are a stark reminder of the need for accountability and transparency in the use of EU funds. The EU Parliament must thoroughly investigate the allegations and take appropriate action if any wrongdoing is found. The integrity of the EU budget and the credibility of the EU institutions are at stake.
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