French Authorities Launch Investigation of National Rally's Campaign Finances

Wed Jul 09 2025 19:17:49 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
French Authorities Launch Investigation of National Rally's Campaign Finances

Police execute a raid at the far-right party's headquarters amidst allegations of financial misconduct.


Authorities in France have begun probing the National Rally over potential violations of campaign finance laws after an extensive raid at the party's headquarters in Paris.

The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that the raid, conducted by around 20 armed officers, aims to uncover whether the National Rally, led by President Jordan Bardella, engaged in illicit financing practices during recent election campaigns. The investigation, which was triggered by numerous alerts regarding the party's financial practices in the lead-up to key elections, focuses on possible illegal loans and questionable invoicing for campaign expenses.

Bardella has denounced the raid as a form of political persecution, arguing that it undermines democratic pluralism. The National Rally is currently the largest opposition party in the French lower house of Parliament, and its previous leader, Marine Le Pen, has a controversial history of challenging President Emmanuel Macron during electoral contests.

As the investigation unfolds, Bardella highlighted the seizure of all internal communication and financial documents, expressing concern of the implications this would have on the opposition's legitimacy and ability to operate effectively. The scrutiny comes at a time of heightened political tensions and questions surrounding the integrity of electoral finances in France.

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