Lobbying at the International Labor Organization dovetailed with an influence campaign that set off a corruption scandal at the European Parliament.
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E.U. Lawmaker Arrested in Qatar-Linked Corruption Inquiry
The detention of Marc Tarabella, who lost his immunity last week, is part of a long-running investigation into whether there were efforts to influence the European Parliament.
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.
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.”
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.