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Planned EU ethics body is unambitious and unsatisfactory - MEPs

The European Commission's plans to establish an inter-institutional ethics body are unambitious and unsatisfactory, according to MEPs.

Russia

Racist or revolutionary: The complex legacy of Alexei Navalny

Controversy surrounds some of what the Russian opposition leader - currently imprisoned in Moscow - has said in the past.

Bulgaria

Euroviews. If Bulgaria’s anti-corruption fight fails, Moscow stands to gain

Bulgaria’s fight against corruption is the best way to combat the Kremlin’s operations in the country, which risks becoming one of Europe’s weak links alongside Hungary, Nicolas Tenzer writes.

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Ukrainians concerned about corruption as donors pledge billions

Ukrainian businesses listed corruption and a lack of control over public funds as their biggest concerns in the reconstruction of their country.

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France

Police raid headquarters of Paris 2024 organisers in corruption probe

The public prosecutor's office said searches were being carried out as part of two preliminary investigations opened in 2017 and 2022 respectively, on suspicion of embezzlement of public funds and favouritism.

World

The EU puts in place new measures to stop undue political influence

The EU is making fresh efforts to increase transparency and its own credibility following the recent 'Qatargate' corruption scandal. On the Global Conversation, Euronews spoke with Vera Jourova, vice president of the European Commission, to talk about the institution's new anti-corruption measures.

United Kingdom

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon arrested then released in corruption probe

Police Scotland are investigating allegations that party funds were misused during former first minister's tenure as party leader

Europe News

European Commission unveils plans for ethics body to fight corruption

The EU institutions have been hit by a number of scandals in recent months, including alleged high-level corruption in the European Parliament.

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MEP Eva Kaili denies role in European Parliament corruption scandal

Eva Kaili, the former European Parliament vice president who was arrested in December, broke her silence with three interviews in European newspapers.

Belgium

MEP Eva Kaili's electronic bracelet order lifted

The European Parliament's former vice-president no longer has to wear an electronic bracelet, as she continues to maintain her innocence in the corruption scandal that rocked the EU capital.

Pakistan

Additional police depolyed as Imran Khan appears in court

Pakistan's former prime minister has appeared before a court in Islamabad on Tuesday to seek protection from arrest in terrorism cases.

Slovakia

Slovak tycoon acquitted again over murder of journalist

Slovak tycoon Marián Kočner has been acquitted for his role in conspiring to murder journalist Ján Kuciak. Alena Zsuzsová, his associate, was found guilty of planning and ordering the crime.

France

Nicolas Sarkozy's prison sentence for corruption upheld

The 68-year-old former president was convicted in 2021 of trying to bribe a magistrate in exchange for information about a legal case in which he was implicated.

Pakistan

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested

Party officials say ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested when he appeared at a court in Islamabad on a number of corruption charges

Europe News

EU Commission wants to harmonise rules to crack down on corruption

The package would enable the EU to introduce entry bans and asset freezes for individuals and entities from third countries if they have committed serious corruption offenses.

World

Scandals have 'shattering effect' on belief in EU, says Ombudsman

In this latest episode of the Global Conversation, Euronews speaks with EU Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, about corruption, transparency, and trust in European institutions.

Peru

Peruvian ex-president Toledo in jail after extradition from US

Alejandro Toledo is one of four ex-presidents linked to the Odebrecht corruption scandal that has shaken Peru’s politics, with nearly every living former president now on trial or under investigation.

Europe News

Watch: Greek MEP Eva Kaili speaks to reporters after leaving prison

"Thank you. My daughter is waiting for me. So I am very happy that I will be with her in a bit," Eva Kaili told reporters who were waiting outside her apartment.

Europe News

Who is who in the European Parliament corruption scandal?

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

Europe News

Slovakia's central bank chief fined for bribery and faces trial

Peter Kazimir, who is also on the European Central Bank's governing council, was declared guilty of bribery in Slovakia.