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Now playing Next Europe News Corruption scandal: MEPs Kaili and Tarabella ordered to stay in jail Belgian authorities have released two people involved in the scandal but three remain behind bars. 03/03/2023
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Now playing Next Europe News MEPs launch hotline to tip off 'shady lobbying' in EU institutions The hotline website promises to guarantee complete anonymity for staff of EU institutions that come forward to tip off any irregularities in lobbying practices by Big Tech companies. 02/02/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Corruption scandal: Two more MEPs set to have immunity lifted Both deny any involvement in the illicit lobbying scandal allegedly involving Qatar and Morocco. 31/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Body probing MEPs' conduct should get more powers & funds: EU watchdog EU Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly welcomed the proposals unveiled by European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola to crack down on corruption and increase transparency but said that more could be done. 30/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU Parliament corruption suspect Giorgi to remain in Belgian jail Giorgi's lawyer said that a deal struck earlier this month between former MEP Antonio Panzeri and the authorities to reveal all elements of the criminal organisation won't change his client's position. 26/01/2023
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Now playing Next Europe News Corruption scandal: MEP Eva Kaili to remain in prison, judge orders Kaili is one of four people who have been arrested and charged in connection to the corruption scandal rocking the European Parliament. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Ex-MEP in EU corruption scandal admits ties to Qatar, Morocco - lawyer Belgian authorities have so far not confirmed the countries at the heart of the cash-for-favours scandal, dubbed Qatargate. 18/01/2023
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