EU Parliament Demands €300,000 from Jean-Marie Le Pen for Misused Funds

The former far-right leader is accused of improperly charging personal expenses to his EU parliamentary budget and has filed an appeal against the decision.

The European Parliament is seeking €303,200.99 from Jean-Marie Le Pen for expenses deemed improperly claimed during his tenure as an MEP.
An investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office found Le Pen charged personal items such as wine, ties, and office supplies to his parliamentary budget.
Le Pen's attorney has filed an appeal with the European Union's Court of Justice to contest the repayment order.
The expenses were charged under a budget line meant for political and administrative activities, not personal purchases.
The case is separate from ongoing legal proceedings involving his daughter Marine Le Pen and others, accused of misusing EU funds for assistant salaries.