Transparency International filed a complaint with the EU's anti-fraud office Friday seeking an investigation into Patriots for Europe secretary-general Philip Claeys over alleged misuse of €4.3 million in EU funds during his previous role leading the Identity and Democracy group. The European Public Prosecutor's Office previously opened a criminal investigation into Claeys, who has denied wrongdoing, while parliament faces criticism for inaction on the matter.
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Transparency International filed a complaint with the EU's anti-fraud office Friday seeking an investigation into Patriots for Europe secretary-general Philip Claeys over alleged misuse of €4.3 million in EU funds during his previous role leading the Identity and Democracy group. The European Public Prosecutor's Office previously opened a criminal investigation into Claeys, who has denied wrongdoing, while parliament faces criticism for inaction on the matter.