Police raid offices of French members of the Patriotic Europeans for Europe group

Authorities carried out a police raid on the offices of French employees working for the Patriotic Europeans for Europe (PfE) faction in the European Parliament. The PfE group emerged after most members of the former Identity and Democracy (ID) faction transferred to it, a move partly driven by Orbán Viktor and supported by Fidesz. Investigators are probing alleged irregularities in spending that date back to before the faction was formally established, including questionable procurement procedures and donations to organizations not directly linked to the group's activities.

Reports have suggested that contracts were awarded to firms with close ties to the party, and that advertising and printing expenses may have been misused. The raid targets staff members who were involved in these financial operations, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of the faction's financial conduct.