DUBAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) – Qatar reiterated on Sunday that the country denies any involvement in a corruption case being investigated by Belgian authorities involving people linked to the European Parliament.Belgian authorities have charged four people …
Qatar on Sunday condemned a corruption investigation by Belgium and the suspension of its access to the EU parliament, saying it could “negatively” impact relations and natural gas supplies.
A statement issued by a Qatari diplomat singled out Belgian a…
The European Union always protests that it is bound by rules that it cannot operate outside. It has never been particularly true, as the EU has always been willing to ignore its own rules when it suits, but the recent corruption scandal shows that th…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emails No one answers the door or the phone at the offices of the two campaign groups linked to a cash-for-favors c…
As the international community expresses shock over the news that certain members of the European Parliament allegedly accepted bribes from Qatar[1] in exchange for influence, it is important to ask whether the corruption stops there or stretches even…
A Greek European politician charged with corruption in an alleged plot by a Gulf country that is tarnishing EU institutions will stay in detention until at least next week after her hearing by a judge was postponed, judicial officials said.
Parliament …
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsAn MEP identified as a key suspect in a possible money laundering and corruption scandal that has rocked the …
12/13/2022December 13, 2022
The EU is engulfed in a corruption scandal amid allegations that Qatar bribed European politicians to sway policy. European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili is among those arrested by Belgian police.
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The political institutions of the European Union are in turmoil with a cash-for-favors corruption scandal engulfing the European Parliament with the potential to spread.
Former European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili is one of four people in deten…
Analysis
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Several arrests shed light on the shadowy role of NGOs in the bloc
by William Nattrass
European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili
A corruption scandal which hit the news over the weekend is proving deeply embarrassing for the EU. No…