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Live blog: EU’s Qatar corruption scandal, Day 5
The European Parliament has been shaken by claims of
corruption. Vice president Eva Kaili has lost her job. Follow the latest here.
BY POLITICO
STAFF
DECEMBER
12, 2022 1:35 PM CET
https://www.politico.eu/article/corruption-european-parliament-qatar-live-blog/
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lawmaker Eva Kaili has lost her job as vice president of the European
Parliament after MEPs voted to oust her. She is the biggest name to be charged
in a snowballing inquiry into allegations that World Cup host Qatar paid for
influence in Europe. The investigation is gathering pace, with more police
raids on offices and homes yielding €1.5 million in cash.
The scandal
is turning into a major test of accountability for the European Parliament.
Much attention is being focused on MEPs and other officials who praised Qatar
for labor reforms rather than condemning the Gulf emirate over workers’ rights
and dangerous conditions during stadium construction.
Kaili
denies wrongdoing. She is due in court on Wednesday. Qatar denies any
involvement.
Follow the
latest developments here:
https://www.politico.eu/article/corruption-european-parliament-qatar-live-blog/
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