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The Creeping Coup D’État in Spain

Carlos Perona Calvete January 2, 2023

The Left-coalition government in Spain is, quite straightforwardly, abolishing democracy. We explore recent events to unpack this country’s dangerous trajectory.

Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 24, 2022

Kaili’s defense team maintains that their client is innocent and was never bribed, as she “did not know about the existence” of the €150,000 in cash found in her Brussels apartment.

European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

Robert Semonsen December 23, 2022

“[The scandal] is making it even more difficult for us to focus on the economic and energy crises that impact the lives of European citizens right now,” Michel said.

International Trade Union Chief Resigns over Qatargate

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 21, 2022

In the run-up to the World Cup, Visentini described host nation Qatar as a “success story,” despite having at his disposal years’ worth of alarming reports about its labor conditions.

EU Corruption Scandal: Over 60 MEPs Allegedly Being Targeted by Investigators

Robert Semonsen December 19, 2022

Most MEPs who have found themselves in the crosshairs of investigators are members of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) grouping in the European Parliament.

Qatar Objects to Being Singled Out in EU Anti-Corruption Measures

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 19, 2022

While main suspect Eva Kaili gets most of the attention, the corruption case’s wider ripple effect, particularly in diplomatic relations with the major energy supplier, is making itself felt.

Qatargate: Obstacles to an Urgent Commission of Inquiry in the European Parliament

Hélène de Lauzun December 19, 2022

The text that was finally voted on calls for a commission of inquiry, but only once the legal proceedings have been completed, i.e., in effect, during the next term.

EU Parliament Bribery Plot: Murky and Ever Thickening

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 14, 2022

Belgian court documents indicate that former MEP Pier Antonio Panzeri was not only advising MEPs within the S&D to favor Qatar, but Morocco as well.

Qatari Bribery Scheme Rocks Brussels; EU strips Greek MEP Kaili of VP Title

Tristan Vanheuckelom December 11, 2022

Membership, current or past, of the EU Parliament’s ‘Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats’ group appears to be the shared trait among most of the five suspects.

U.S. Loses Track of Weapons in Ukraine

Sven R. Larson December 9, 2022

Incoming House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that an audit would be aimed at establishing to what extent “the U.S. aid is ending up in the wrong hands.”

Tag: corruption

The Creeping Coup D’État in Spain

Qatargate: Kaili To Remain in Custody Through Christmas

European Council President: Corruption Scandal “Damaging” to EU Credibility

International Trade Union Chief Resigns over Qatargate

EU Corruption Scandal: Over 60 MEPs Allegedly Being Targeted by Investigators

Qatar Objects to Being Singled Out in EU Anti-Corruption Measures

Qatargate: Obstacles to an Urgent Commission of Inquiry in the European Parliament

EU Parliament Bribery Plot: Murky and Ever Thickening

Qatari Bribery Scheme Rocks Brussels; EU strips Greek MEP Kaili of VP Title

U.S. Loses Track of Weapons in Ukraine

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