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Former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Pier Antonio Panzeri

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Greek MEP Eva Kaili speaks during the European Book Prize award ceremony in Brussels, on Dec. 7, 2022.

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From left to right: Pier Antonio Panzeri, Eva Kaili and Andrea Cozzolino.

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The so-called Qatargate continues to send shockwaves across Brussels as new twists and turns mount.

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Eva Kaili was arrested on 9 December and charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

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