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Corruption watchdog seeks probe into Jordan Bardella over alleged fake EU role

A corruption watchdog has requested an investigation into claims that French far-right figure Jordan Bardella previously held a fake assistant position within the European Parliament.

By 1 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 1 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET
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  • Core Briefing: Corruption watchdog seeks probe into Jordan Bardella over alleged fake EU role
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According to a report by The Local, a corruption watchdog is seeking a formal inquiry into allegations involving Jordan Bardella. The accusations centre on claims that the potential French presidential candidate held a fraudulent assistant job during his time at the European Parliament. These allegations suggest the role may not have involved legitimate work responsibilities typically associated with such positions.

Representatives for Bardella’s party have formally denied the claims, rejecting the allegations of misconduct. No further details regarding the specific evidence or the timeline of the alleged employment were provided by the watchdog at this stage. The situation remains under scrutiny as the organisation pushes for a official investigation into the matter.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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