AustriaThe European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is conducting investigations into the misuse of EU funds by a former parliamentary group, the Identity and Democracy (ID) faction, which existed between 2019 and 2024. The group included members from France’s National Rally (RN), Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ), Germany’s AfD, and Italy’s League. Searches were carried out in France, Belgium, Italy, and Spain as part of the investigation. A report by the Parliament’s administration found that members of the ID faction misused at least €4.3 million in EU funds, including payments to companies linked to the group and organizations supporting anti-abortion causes. The EPPO handles cases involving financial misconduct against the EU’s interests.
Tendenz-Einschätzung (Mitte): The article presents information about ongoing legal investigations and findings from a parliamentary audit without overtly endorsing or criticizing any specific political stance. It reports on the actions of multiple parties across different countries and includes both official statements and a non
Warum diese Bewertungen (Faktentreue 75 · Objektivität 65): The article reports on ongoing investigations by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office into potential misuse of EU funds by a former parliamentary group. It cites statements from Jordan Bardella and mentions Le Monde's report on searches in four countries. While factual claims align with cross-sou
