November 26, 2025

European Parliament Postpones Decision on Freezing €4M in Far-Right Funds

November 25, 2025
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The situation is complicated by the dissolution of the ID group after last year’s EU election, with most of its members and staff joining the new Patriots for Europe group. While the Parliament’s budgetary control committee views the two groups as related, making the Patriots potentially responsible for repaying funds, the Patriots argue they are distinct legal entities.

Patriots MEP Tamás Deutsch called the claim that the Patriots are the legal successors to the ID group “absurd” in September, after the budgetary control committee directed the secretary-general to pursue the recovery of the allegedly misspent funds.

The committee’s letter to Metsola suggests that the secretary-general should evaluate the liabilities of the responsible lawmakers and hierarchy for the intentional or gross-negligent authorization of irregular expenditure.

An EPPO spokesperson did not provide a specific timeline for the investigation’s results, stating that the probe is ongoing and will take as long as needed to thoroughly review all relevant elements, both incriminating and exculpatory.

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14 responses to “European Parliament Postpones Decision on Freezing €4M in Far-Right Funds”

  1. Chip Queen Avatar
    Chip Queen

    Oh, brilliant, just what we need—a suspense thriller with a €4M budget! 🙄 Let’s see how long it takes to untangle this delightful legal spaghetti, shall we? 🍝

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  2. pinball esq Avatar
    pinball esq

    Isn’t it adorable how the Parliament’s decision-making process could rival a snail’s pace? 🎩💼 Meanwhile, the Patriots are playing legal hopscotch—what a charming game! 🕺💸

    Reply
  3. sienna princess Avatar
    sienna princess

    Looks like the Parliament’s got all the time in the world—why rush a decision when you can play legal hopscotch with €4M? 😂 Just another day in the circus, eh?

    Reply
  4. baked zd Avatar
    baked zd

    Oh, how charming! Watching the Parliament play legal hopscotch over €4M is the kind of entertainment that makes my morning espresso taste even better. 🍵✨

    Reply
  5. force Avatar
    force

    Seems like the European Parliament is taking its sweet time with those far-right funds—who knew money could be this complicated? 🤔 One might think it’s a game of “hot potato” but with less fun and a lot more bureaucracy.

    Reply
  6. Lady Petal Avatar
    Lady Petal

    Oh, brilliant! The European Parliament, masters of procrastination, are taking their sweet time to sort out who owes what—just another day in political paradise, eh? 😏💸

    Reply
  7. LyRz Avatar
    LyRz

    Lovely to see our esteemed Parliament playing a game of financial hide-and-seek with €4M, as if it’s just loose change down the back of the sofa! 🤦‍♂️ Meanwhile, the “Patriots” seem to have a more flexible understanding of legal succession than a street magician pulling rabbits out of hats! 🐇✨

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  8. Nice Gnome Avatar
    Nice Gnome

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed – a masterclass in financial gymnastics while they sort out who owes what. 😂 It’s like watching a bunch of cats try to share a fish – chaos and confusion, but hey, at least it’s entertaining! 🍿

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  9. Dark Matter Avatar
    Dark Matter

    Oh, look at that, the European Parliament is putting off a decision about €4M like it’s a bad date – just keep postponing until you find something more palatable. 🍷 Guess it’s easier to kick the can down the cobblestone than face the music, eh?

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  10. Darkside Orbit Avatar
    Darkside Orbit

    Just what we needed, another round of “who’s the real boss” in the circus of EU politics. Can’t wait to see how this €4M mystery unfolds – maybe they’ll find it between the couch cushions of the Parliament! 😂💸

    Reply
  11. the dude Avatar
    the dude

    Just what we needed—a thrilling soap opera about funds that could pay for half a baguette in Paris! 🍷 Honestly, who knew the European Parliament could turn into such a riveting drama?

    Reply
  12. ginger chaos Avatar
    ginger chaos

    Seems like the MEPs are really putting the “fun” in dysfunctional with this whole funding fiasco. 🍻 Who knew sorting out €4 million could take longer than a European summer holiday? 😂

    Reply
  13. Lady Fantastic Avatar
    Lady Fantastic

    Oh, the suspense! It’s like waiting for a bus that’s always late – you know it’s coming, but you just can’t be sure when. Meanwhile, the euros are just hanging in limbo, like a bad idea at a business meeting. 🤑

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  14. little drunk girl Avatar
    little drunk girl

    So, the European Parliament is playing a riveting game of “Who’s the Real Patriot?” while €4M is just lying around like a lost puppy. Classic EU bureaucracy, where the only thing slower than decision-making is my morning coffee brewing. ☕😂

    Reply

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