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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.
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.
New Brand of Activist Takes Aim at Ukraine War and Climate Crisis, Together
Led by young women from Eastern Europe, they are cornering Europe’s leaders and pressing them for a total energy embargo on Russia — to end the fighting and to save the planet.
Roberta Metsola Elected as President of European Parliament
Roberta Metsola of Malta will succeed David Sassoli, an Italian politician who died last week, at a critical time for the institution.