Corruption

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EP affair: quid pro quo?
The European Parliament is trying to find out where ex-Vice President Eva Kaili, who has been accused of corruption, may have exerted undue influence. The aviation agreement with Qatar and lobbying activities in the IT sector are the focus. continue reading →
Corruption in European Parliament: Kaili removed as parliamentary Vice-President
MEP Eva Kaili, the most prominent of the accused in the EU Parliament corruption case, has been removed as Vice President. She denies the allegations. Several NGOs related to human rights apparently have a role in the case. continue reading →
Second wave of raids in Kaili corruption case
An NGO with three ex-commissioners on its board has become the focus of investigations. There is criticism of the lack of transparency of so-called friendship groups in the European Parliament. continue reading →
Corruption: arrest warrant against EU Parliament Vice President
Socialist Eva Kaili was arrested for committing a crime: Corruption, money laundering and participation in a criminal organization. This is why her immunity was not lifted earlier. continue reading →
Reduction of EU funds: Hungary’s government submits law
The Hungarian government has submitted a first law to parliament to avert a threatened cut in EU funding. It provides for an incompatibility rule for members of boards of trustees of public foundations and improved administrative assistance for the EU’s Anti Fraud Office OLAF. The law appeared on the Hungarian parliament’s website on Monday evening. […] continue reading →