The parliamentary source in Brussels, who asked not to be named, said the aim was not to punish Le Pen but to recover the funds involved. Le Pen and her representatives had had "many occasions" to explain her position, the source said. The European Parliament is also looking into more than €41,500 paid to Thierry Legier, who is Le Pen's bodyguard. "Furthermore, I formally contest this unilateral and illegal decision," Le Pen added. National Front treasurer Wallerand de Saint-Just confirmed Tuesday that Le Pen had refused to repay the funds.

Source: The Local February 01, 2017 12:33 UTC