New Investigations into Alleged European Fund Misappropriation by National Rally and Allies

A judicial investigation has been underway since July 2025 into alleged financial misconduct involving the National Rally (RN) party and its far-right allies in the European Parliament. The inquiry follows a report from the financial affairs directorate of the European Parliament, spotlighting the Identity and Democracy (ID) group – which includes RN members – accused of improperly spending approximately 4.33 million euros of European funds.

On June 30, 2026, coordinated searches were conducted simultaneously across France and several European capitals as part of the probe. The French branch of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, which is leading the investigation, confirmed the allegations of embezzlement, misappropriation of public funds, favoritism, and breach of trust involving elected officials from RN and other far-right parties such as Patriotes pour l’Europe.

Additionally, scrutiny has increased around individuals affiliated with the RN within the European Parliament. Notably, Mathieu Balavoine, a figure known in the French identity movement with a criminal conviction for violence, has been identified as one of RN’s service providers in the European Parliament. His connection to the party is now under judicial examination, amid broader concerns about the RN’s role in enriching radical far-right networks through European funds.

This multifaceted investigation highlights the persistent legal challenges facing the National Rally and associated groups regarding their financial conduct at the European level. The ongoing inquiries, including several perquisitions, underscore the European judiciary’s intensified efforts to address alleged corruption and safeguard public funds allocated by the EU.

The situation remains fluid as authorities continue to probe the extent of misconduct and potential repercussions for the RN and its allies within the European political landscape.