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Corruption scandal: MEP Marc Tarabella arrested by Belgian police

Marc Tarabella's parliamentary immunity was lifted by MEPs earlier this month, paving the way for his arrest.

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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.

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Corruption scandal: Two more MEPs set to have immunity lifted

Both deny any involvement in the illicit lobbying scandal allegedly involving Qatar and Morocco.

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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.

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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.

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State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Here are the topics the EU talked about most this week: Corruption in the European Parliament and Greta's coal mine protest in Germany.

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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.

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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.

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Corruption scandal: Marc Angel secures Eva Kaili's Parliament VP spot

Eva Kaili was removed from her position as Vice-President after being charged with corruption and money laundering.

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Corruption scandal: Panzeri admits guilt and signs deal to cooperate

Under the deal, the former MEP will share "substantial, revealing, truthful and complete" details about the corruption scandal.

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Belgian MEP failed to declare expenses-paid trip to Qatar

Marc Tarabella, a suspect in the European Parliament's Qatargate corruption scandal, failed to declare a working trip he made to Qatar in 2020, his lawyer said on Sunday.

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Brussels, my love? EU Parliament corruption scandal and COVID-19

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Corruption scandal: Metsola vows to review EU laws for undue lobbying

In her first interview with Euronews since the corruption scandal erupted, the European Parliament President promised "immediate" reforms.

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Morocco denounces 'media attacks' as EU corruption scandal thickens

According to media reports, Francesco Giorgi, one of the four people currently in custody, has accused Morocco of trying to influence EU policy-making.

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EU corruption scandal: Parliament moves to lift two MEP's immunity

Belgian authorities have asked the EU legislator to waive the immunity of two lawmakers, amid a major corruption scandal shaking Brussels.

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Eva Kaili spends Christmas in jail

She is suspected of being at the centre of one of the European Union’s biggest corruption scandals.

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Brussels, my love? Gas price cap, and corruption scandal

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MEP at centre of Qatargate scandal set to spend Christmas in prison

Eva Kaili's lawyers had requested her release from prison with a police tracking device.

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MEP at centre of Qatargate scandal held in prison for another month

Eva Kaili is suspected of being at the centre of one of the EU's biggest corruption scandals, and her lawyers had requested her release from prison with an electronic tracking device.

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Eva Kaili lawyer claims her innocence in Qatargate corruption scandal

The Greek MEP will appear before a judge in Brussels on Thursday.