The Belgian authorities announced other charges, including money laundering, in a case involving current and former members of the European Parliament.
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Belgian Inquiry Into Qatar and Bribery Stuns European Parliament
The police detained five people, including former and current members of the body, in a case centered on possible attempts to influence the European Parliament’s economic and political decisions.
After Belgium’s Loss to Morocco, Violence Breaks Out in Brussels
The violence erupted after Morocco upset Belgium, 2-0, at the World Cup.
In Europe, New Refugee Crisis Stirs Uncomfortable Questions
The war in Ukraine has sent the numbers of refugees seeking shelter in Europe soaring, pushing those from other conflicts to the end of the line.
As Europe Piles Sanctions on Russia, Some Sacred Cows Are Spared
The European Union has been severing economic ties with Moscow to support Ukraine, but some countries have lobbied to protect key sectors.
Grief for the Queen Mixes With Criticism of the Monarchy
Queen Elizabeth II was remembered by ordinary Britons, world leaders and other royals for her grace, humor and longevity. Others had more conflicted views on the monarchy.
Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads
The attempted hack of a Greek opposition leader is the first aimed at a European Parliament member to be detected, but he has plenty of company among politicians, journalists and dissidents.
Belgium Ratifies Prisoner-Exchange Treaty With Iran
Critics say that Belgium is giving into Iranian blackmail in order to secure the release of one of its nationals in Iran and that the treaty will put more Belgians in the country in danger.
Belgian Court Finds 10 Guilty Over Ties to 2015 Paris Attacks
The convictions followed the end of a giant trial in the French capital over the same massacre, in which 130 people were killed.
The Racist Researcher Cited in the Buffalo Gunman’s Manifesto
The work of Michael Woodley, a Briton who was cited by the teenager who killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, included pseudoscientific theories that have been used to justify racism.