Thread by @artisbrutal2021

"Is the EU trying to cover up the biggest corruption scandal in its history?"

The EU? Nevah..

https://twitter.com/backtolife_2023/status/1668249528539963398

"those involved are returning to their parliamentary duties as if nothing had happened, including former deputy President of the European Parliament Eva Kaili, who is returning to her position as an MEP, according to a report from PAP."

Oh.

https://twitter.com/artisbrutal2021/status/1602761901695434753

"The corruption scandal broke in December 2022 with the arrest of Kaili. She is suspected of having taken bribes from Qatar, with Belgian police discovering over €100,000 stuffed in paper bags and briefcases during a search of her apartment"

Qatar?

https://twitter.com/artisbrutal2021/status/1668277192978051079

In addition, two more MEPs, Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino, have also been charged in the scandal. They both had their immunity lifted during the criminal probe.

euronews.com/my-europe/2023…

Now, there are fears that due to the high-profile nature of the probe involving liberal MEPs, the EU will not allow the investigation to move forward. There have been claims that up to 100 MEPs could be involved

#Qatargate

rmx.news/poland/100-mep…

"Saryusz-Wolski says that “Fight Impunity,” the name of the NGO led by Pier Antonio Panzeri, a former Italian MEP and one of the suspects, now comes off as sick." 🍿

dagospia.com/rubrica-29/cro…

https://twitter.com/artisbrutal2021/status/1588847421760495616