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Uncover the Qatargate yearly reports that have rocked the European Parliament.
A treasure trove of leaked files unveils the full scope of corruption and money-for-influence scandal within the EU, involving key figures and powerful political manipulation from Qatar, Morocco, and Mauritania. Exposed by POLITICO, these files shed light on shocking and unsettling revelations.
Key suspects, including former Member of the European Parliament Pier Antonio Panzeri and his assistant Francesco Giorgi, have left no stone unturned when it comes to efforts to manipulate the Parliament and influence policy discussions, allegedly funded by millions from Qatar and other nations.
It’s been exactly a year since the scandal first emerged, with dramatic arrests, bags of money, and tales of foreign interference placing the heart of EU democracy in the eye of the storm.
Get an inside look at the scandal where computing’s hands reached as far as human rights resolutions, visa-free travel deals, and even the destruction of unflattering literature about Qatar within the Parliament.
Shocking revelations also include hundreds of influential activities conducted through a network of insiders, with hefty fees being exchanged for compromising the Parliament’s work.
These revelations have led to arrests of prominent MEPs on charges of corruption and involvement in criminal activity, bringing into question the integrity of the EU Parliament.
Lack of understanding about EU democracy was exploited, as political figures misrepresented their power and manipulated foreign authorities, the leaked files suggest.
