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.
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Greece Moves to Block Far-Right Party as Election Nears
A new law targets a party founded by an imprisoned former official of the neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn. But critics say its reach could be wider.
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.
Support for Tunisian President Slipping After Parliament Vote
Turnout was meager in two rounds of voting for a Parliament stripped of much of its power, with most political parties barred from the elections.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Fires Nadhim Zahawi, U.K. Conservative Party Chairman
In trying to bring “integrity” back to Downing Street, Rishi Sunak fired Nadhim Zahawi, the chairman of the governing Conservatives, over his personal tax affairs.
Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement?
The intervention from London angered Scottish politicians, but it’s not clear that backers of independence can use the issue to their advantage.
As Turkey Elections Loom, Erdogan Fights for Political Future
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to soften the blow of inflation on the population and using legal threats to bolster his position ahead of a vote that could reshape his country.
Jacinda Ardern’s Quitting Was Personal, but Also Political
In parliamentary systems like New Zealand’s, it is the norm for leaders to step down when doing so may serve their party’s electoral prospects. In other political systems, leaving office early is rare.
U.K. Government Blocks Scottish Law Making Gender Change Easier
For the first time, the government in London is blocking legislation approved by the Scottish Parliament, saying the measure on gender identity would undermine U.K.-wide equality law.
Israel’s New Hard-Line Government Raises Hackles Ahead of Inauguration
The country’s president warned the far-right incoming minister of national security that he was raising alarms at home and abroad over racism, discrimination and undermining democracy.