EU prosecutors raid right-wing bloc over funds

European Union prosecutors conducted raids across France, Spain, Italy, and Belgium on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged embezzlement of $5 million in EU funds by the Identity and Democracy bloc, a now-disbanded right-wing European Parliament group, and its successor organization, Patriots for Europe. Jordan Bardella, president of France's National Rally and head of Patriots for Europe, confirmed searches at offices and homes of contractors who worked with the groups. The investigation marks a significant development in the judicial probe into possible misuse of EU funding by the far-right alliance.