Authorities raid European Parliament offices of far-right group

• Authorities searched the European Parliament offices of the far-right group Patriots for Europe.
• The search is part of a long-running funding inquiry.
• The group claims the charges relate to its predecessor, Identity and Democracy.
• The inquiry involves several European far-right parties, including Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
• The group asserts there is no legal continuity between its predecessor and itself.