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Qatargate’s Eva Kaili Implicated in Separate Fraud Investigation

Thomas O'Reilly April 25, 2023

Kaili must now endure a criminal probe into allegations of kickbacks received for falsely documenting the expenses of her aides, even while she attempts to have her house arrest lifted.

Morocco To Receive €624 Million in Green Aid Despite Qatargate Links

Thomas O'Reilly April 21, 2023

The aid deal comes despite established links between Moroccan intelligence services and the Qatargate scandal, with the ringleader of the bribery network, Antonio Panzeri, a known ally of Morocco.

European Parliament Tightens Lobbying Regulations for ex-MEPs

Robert Semonsen April 19, 2023

Among other regulations, former MEPs will not be allowed to lobby legislators for six months after leaving the EU lawmaking body.

Qatargate: Main Suspect MEP Kaili Released From Prison

Hélène de Lauzun April 14, 2023

Eva Kaili, now under electronic monitoring, continues to vigorously assert her innocence through her lawyer.

EPP Acrimony Boils Over After Brussels Raid

Thomas O'Reilly April 10, 2023

The raid has affected the EPP’s tense office politics amid a larger pushback against plans to take the group to the Right ahead of the 2024 elections.

Renew Calls for Stronger Cordon Sanitaire After 2024

Tamás Orbán April 1, 2023

Centrist parties need a coalition pact, the Renew leader said, that would guarantee them top EU positions and prevent any right-wing alliance.

Henrik’s Last Ride? EU Transport Chief Resigns After Qatar Revelations

Thomas O'Reilly March 31, 2023

Hololei resigned from his top position in the transport department and will move to a new role within the Commission despite accusations of unethical behaviour.

Red Tape Delays Extradition of Qatargate Suspects

Tadhg Pidgeon March 23, 2023

One of Europe’s most important corruption cases may be jeopardised by inter-European legal technicalities.

No More Revolving Doors: EU To Send Ex-MEPs To ‘Cool Off’

Tamás Orbán March 15, 2023

MEPs-turned-lobbyists will have a harder time getting back to business under the new rules aimed to curb corruption in Brussels in the fallout of Qatargate.

Qatar Scandal Closes In on EU Transport Official

Thomas O'Reilly March 7, 2023

Instead of a third party, Hololei himself was the only official to sign off on accepting junkets to Qatar—while he negotiated a controversial aviation deal with the Qatari government.

Tag: Qatargate

Qatargate’s Eva Kaili Implicated in Separate Fraud Investigation

Morocco To Receive €624 Million in Green Aid Despite Qatargate Links

European Parliament Tightens Lobbying Regulations for ex-MEPs

Qatargate: Main Suspect MEP Kaili Released From Prison

EPP Acrimony Boils Over After Brussels Raid

Renew Calls for Stronger Cordon Sanitaire After 2024

Henrik’s Last Ride? EU Transport Chief Resigns After Qatar Revelations

Red Tape Delays Extradition of Qatargate Suspects

No More Revolving Doors: EU To Send Ex-MEPs To ‘Cool Off’

Qatar Scandal Closes In on EU Transport Official

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