EU currents - Qatargate fallout pushes anti-graft reforms at European Parliament

The Qatargate scandal continues to encourage the European Parliament and other European Union (EU) institutions to tighten protections against graft and inappropriate influence, especially from non-EU governments. Its key suspect, Greek MEP Eva Kaili, has been under house arrest since May and has (as of July) yet to revisit the parliament, where she remains a full member.

By Keith Nuthall

The Qatargate scandal continues to encourage the European Parliament and other European Union (EU) institutions to tighten protections against graft and inappropriate influence, especially from non-EU governments. Its key suspect, Greek MEP Eva Kaili, has been under house arrest since May [2023] and has (as of July) yet to revisit the parliament, where she remains a full member.