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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Eva Kaili kept behind bars as prosecutor’s ‘trophy,’ lawyer claims

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Sven Mary said the Belgian authorities have not found any new evidence to justify Eva Kaili's imprisonment.

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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.

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Corruption scandal: Marc Tarabella wants investigating judge dismissed

MEP Marc Tarabella has been charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

Italy

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi acquitted over 'Bunga Bunga' case

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was found not guilty of witness tampering in a trial related to controversial 'Bunga Bunga' parties.

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Corruption scandal: Cozzolino arrested in Italy and Tarabella charged

Belgian MEP Marc Tarabella has been charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.