Bruno Gollnisch Challenges Court's Authority in RN Parliamentary Assistants Trial

The former FN figure argues against the tribunal's jurisdiction, citing political principles and procedural missteps.

Bruno Gollnisch, a prominent figure in the RN, is on trial for allegedly misusing funds by employing parliamentary assistants for party work.
He disputes the court's jurisdiction, claiming it violates the separation of powers by interfering in political activities.
The trial focuses on whether assistants, including Micheline Bruna and Yann Maréchal-Le Pen, were improperly paid for non-parliamentary work.
Gollnisch argues that the assistants operated as a pooled resource among deputies, a practice he claims was common in the European Parliament.
The court challenges Gollnisch's defense, questioning his understanding of parliamentary rules despite his 30-year tenure as an MEP.