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European Parliament Strips 2 Lawmakers of Immunity in Graft Inquiry
The European Parliament’s move is likely to prompt the arrest of Marc Tarabella of Belgium and Andrea Cozzolino of Italy in connection with claims of influence-peddling involving Qatar and Morocco.
European Parliament Corruption Suspect Cuts Deal With Prosecutors
A former European lawmaker described as key to an alleged cash-for-influence operation by Morocco and Qatar has signed an agreement with the Belgian authorities.
European Parliament Focuses on 2 More Lawmakers in Corruption Scandal
The assembly on Monday began the process of lifting the immunity of two members at the request of the Belgian police in a snowballing corruption investigation involving Qatar.
When Being European Parliament President Includes Aiding Police Raids
Roberta Metsola, the youngest person to become president of the European Parliament, is seeking to expand the assembly’s role while guiding it through the aftermath of major bribery accusations.
Brussels Court Orders 3 Linked to Qatar Bribery Case to Stay in Prison
Belgian officials said they suspected a Gulf country of trying “to influence the economic and political decisions of the European Parliament.”
Europe Reaches Deal for Carbon Tax Law on Imports
If approved, as expected, the plan would impose tariffs on countries that fail to take strict steps to curb their greenhouse gas emissions.
E.U. Roiled by Corruption Investigation Linked to Qatar
The bloc’s parliament and its executive body are scrambling to manage the fallout as the Belgian authorities continue raids linked to suspected illegal lobbying.
4 Charged With Corruption in Bribery Inquiry Linked to Qatar
The Belgian authorities announced other charges, including money laundering, in a case involving current and former members of the European Parliament.
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.