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Italy again delays decision on EU graft suspect, awaits Belgian info

An Italian court on Tuesday postponed for a second time a hearing on whether to hand over to Belgium a woman suspected of involvement in a Qatar graft scandal that has rocked the European Parliament.

Reuters

European Parliament to waive immunity of two MEPs in corruption case

The European Parliament said on Monday it had begun a procedure to waive the immunity of two of its members after a request from Belgian judiciary investigating a European Union-Qatar corruption scandal.

Reuters

EU Parliament starts process to lift 2 lawmakers' immunity

The president of the European Parliament has launched an urgent procedure for the waiver of immunity of two lawmakers following a request from the Belgian judicial authorities investigating a major corruption scandal rocking EU politics

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Belgian court decides to keep EU corruption case suspect in detention

A Belgian appeals court decided on Tuesday to keep Niccolo Figa-Talamanca, an Italian suspect in a European Parliament corruption scandal, in detention after prosecutors objected to a decision to release him with an electronic tracking bracelet.

Reuters

EU graft scandal 'worthy of Narcos' TV series, says bloc's commissioner

The corruption scandal rocking the European Parliament, in which suspects were found with suitcases full of cash, is like something out of crime drama television series "Narcos", EU Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Friday.

Reuters

Ex-European Parliament VP remains in custody as Qatar bribery probe continues

European lawmaker Eva Kaili, who has been accused of accepting bribes from Qatar, has been ordered to remain in custody as investigations continue into one of the European Union’s biggest ever corruption scandals.

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'Qatargate' scandal left Europe's politicians reeling—but corruption experts in Washington have a warning for the U.S.

Defining what’s legal or not in the U.S. has become intensely complicated, as lavish spending on “soft power” and PR have hugely increased, especially by oil-rich Gulf states.

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Greek MEP remains in detention as Qatargate investigations continue

A Greek MEP, Eva Kaili, was ordered Thursday to stay in detention in Belgium over corruption allegations linked to Qatar that have rocked the European Parliament, prosecutors said.

France 24

Former European Parliament VP Kaili remains in custody amid corruption investigation

A Belgian judge ruled on Thursday that European lawmaker Eva Kaili will remain in custody for another month as an investigation continues into corruption charges in a graft case involving World Cup host Qatar, Belgian prosecutors said.

Reuters

Greek MEP in EU parliament corruption case protests innocence

Eva Kaili asks a Belgian court to release her from detention under electronic surveillance.

Al Jazeera

Lawyers seek release of suspect in EU corruption scandal

Lawyers for the former European Parliament vice-president suspected of being at the center of one of the European Union’s biggest corruption scandals are seeking her release from prison

The Independent UK

Factbox-The European Parliament's cash-for-influence scandal

Belgian authorities have charged four people linked to the European Parliament over allegations World Cup host Qatar lavished them with cash and gifts to influence decision-making.

Reuters

'Qatargate' scandal casts light on 'untouchable' EU lawmakers

As a corruption scandal rocks the European Parliament, lawmakers and campaign groups say a lack of asset declarations, little reporting on contacts with third countries and barely any sanctions created an environment where rule-breaking could go unpunished or undetected.

Reuters

This World Cup should be remembered for its racism. But Qatar is not the victim

The misery of migrant workers involved in staging the tournament is plain to see. No amount of spin can cover up the structural racism involved

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Good news for the world’s autocrats – EU sleaze is a huge own goal for democracy

Qatargate scandal shows how insider corruption, influence-peddling and money-politics can erode public trust, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall

France 24

Partner of ousted European Parliament VP Eva Kaili confesses to role in Qatar graft case

Francesco Giorgi, the partner of ousted European Parliament vice-president Eva Kaili, has confessed his role in a Qatar graft scandal, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

The Independent UK

More questions than answers as EU corruption scandal unfolds

A week after a cash-for-favors scandal broke at the European Union's parliament more questions remain than answers

The Guardian - UK

A police stakeout, piles of cash, and a promise of reform: the week that shook Brussels

Arrest of Greek MEP and her boyfriend at centre of top-secret investigation into a criminal conspiracy

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Eva Kaili's partner confesses role in European Parliament corruption case - sources

Francesco Giorgi, the partner of ousted European Parliament vice-president Eva Kaili, has confessed his role in a Qatar graft scandal, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Reuters

European prosecutor requests immunity lifted from two Greek MEPs

The European chief prosecutor requested on Thursday that the European Parliament lift the immunity from prosecution of two Greek members over suspicions of fraud.

The Guardian - UK

European parliament may ban Qatari officials from premises

President Roberta Metsola promises wide-ranging reforms aimed at tackling ‘cash for influence’ scandal

Reuters

EU lawmakers suspend work on Qatar files over graft scandal

The European Parliament suspended all work on legislation linked to Qatar on Thursday, and its president told EU leaders she would lead reforms to prevent a repeat of a criminal corruption scandal that has rocked the assembly.

Reuters

Capping rocky 2022, EU agrees more Russia sanctions, funds for Ukraine

European Union leaders wrapped up their last summit of 2022 with an agreement to provide 18 billion euros in financing to Ukraine next year and slap more sanctions on Russia as the EU also prepared to cap natural gas prices and prop up its industry.

The Guardian - UK

Greek MEP at centre of Qatar corruption inquiry has hearing postponed

Eva Kaili awaits bail decision as lawyer says prison strike stopped her attending court

The Conversation

Qatar lobbying: European Parliament scandal shows urgent need for tighter regulations

On 11 December, Eva Kaili, vice-president of the European Parliament, and three others were charged and imprisoned in connection with an investigation into suspected corruption linked to Qatar.

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