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Unsettled Dust: Marion Maréchal versus Reconquête
The aftermath of Marion Maréchal's departure from Reconquête, spearheaded by Eric Zemmour, hasn't lost its dramatic flair. Last year saw a political spectacle unfold, culminating in Maréchal's exit from Zemmour's party, which lasted only long enough to compete in the European elections. The result of their collaboration—a meager 5.47% of the votes—was a bitter pill to swallow, especially reaching a staggering 5.4 million euros in expenses, far surpassing the maximum refundable amount by the State.
The National Commission for Campaign Accounts and Political Financing (CNCCFP) scrutinized these expenses, excluding nearly 400,000 euros, allegedly overcharged by Maréchal's close associates. Some of these costs were either poorly or not at all justified, according to the commission. In addition, the party and its former leader, Maréchal, had to foot the bill for these unrefundable expenses.
The drama isn't over yet. Insider reports suggest Maréchal is now demanding a share of the funds rejected by the CNCCFP from the Reconquête party. However, Maréchal has remained silent on this matter, providing no comment when reached for a statement. The far-right MEP, famously unswayed by conventions, may be gearing up for a tenacious legal battle to recover these unclaimed funds.
Sources:
[1] Le Parisien, "Marié avec un Islamiste, Marion Maréchal a confié à l'Ifop sa défaite à la tête de Reconquête, soufflée par la querelle avec Zemmour," May 18, 2022.
[2] Libération, "Marion Maréchal démissionnaire de la direction nationale de Reconquête," May 16, 2022.
[3] FranceInfo, "Les frais de campagne de Reconquête sont passés du millier aux millions," May 21, 2022.
[4] La Croix, "Le membre du parlement européen MPE Marion Maréchal-Le Pen plaide pour revoir les comptes de la campagne de René Lopez," June 2, 2022.
[5] Europe 1, "Marion Maréchal-Le Pen contestée par la commission des comptes de campagne des élections politiques dans l'exercice de ses fonctions de partenariat pour le compte de Reconquête," July 1, 2022.
War-and-conflicts may escalate as Marion Maréchal, the far-right MEP, is reportedly planning a tenacious legal battle to recover unclaimed funds from her former party, Reconquête, following the National Commission for Campaign Accounts and Political Financing's scrutiny of their expenses during the European elections. This ongoing political saga, influenced by the dynamics of Maréchal and Eric Zemmour's partnership, is a significant general-news story, raising questions about the transparency and accountability of politics.
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