House searches in European Parliament in investigation into former far-right group ID

Searches were conducted in the European Parliament regarding the former far-right Identity & Democracy (ID) group, as confirmed by the current far-right faction Patriots for Europe. The investigation focuses on potential misuse of EU funds. The searches occurred in administrative offices of the former ID group in Brussels and Strasbourg. The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has acknowledged the searches but has not provided further comments. Patriots for Europe clarified that there is no legal continuity with the dissolved ID group, which included parties like Vlaams Belang and Rassemblement National. The investigation into financial irregularities involving over 4 million euros in EU funds has been ongoing since mid-2025, with prior searches conducted in multiple countries.