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Lobbying scandal related to Huawei: What we know so far

Belgian Prosecutors are investigating a corruption case involving the European Parliament and the Chinese tech company

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European Parliament weighs immunity for 4 MEPs over Huawei probe

Prosecutors want to investigate two members from the centre-right EPP, one from the Socialists and one from the centrist Renew group.

Serbia

Serbians protest in Subotica demanding justice for Novi Sad victims

As their protests over the deadly Novi Sad train station disaster continue, the university students in Serbia have found surprising allies.

South Korea

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in indicted on bribery charges

Moon's indictment adds him to a long list of South Korean leaders who have faced trials or scandals at the close of their terms or after leaving office.

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Eurosceptic Patriots call for Parliamentary inquiry into corruption

The committee would address allegations of corruption, money-laundering and abuse of power.

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European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs

The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite finding no evidence during a year-long probe of any wrongdoing by either NGOs or European Commission officials.

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Brussels-Berlin: The rules on transparency and ethics for EU lawmakers

Recent scandals have put the spotlight on MEPs' transparency, even though they already follow a strict code of conduct, updated in 2023, to prevent conflicts of interest — what's in it, and how does it compare with the norm in other EU countries?

Switzerland

Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case

The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation.

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Protesters depict Netanyahu as ‘puppet’ outside Tel Aviv court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests and scrutiny as his corruption trial continued, with the court enforcing restrictions on media access.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? A democratic Syria - realistic or just a pipe dream

In this edition of our talk show from Brussels, the participants discuss the new beginning in Syria, the continuation of diplomacy in Ukraine and the allegations of bribery in connection with the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

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North Macedonia shutters illegal clubs after 59 killed in Kočani fire

Around 50 establishments across the country have been inspected since the fire in Club Pulse on Sunday. The venue was found to have been operating without a proper licence.

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Five people charged in corruption probe linked to Huawei

The Belgian Federal Public Prosecutor said on Tuesday that four people have been charged with active corruption and criminal organisation, and one person has been charged with money laundering.

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What rules apply to lobbying the European Parliament?

A fresh corruption investigation hit the European Parliament this week as arrests were made by the Belgian authorities and the offices of Chinese telco Huawei were searched. But what are the rules lobbying in the European Parliament?

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Students across Serbia march to Belgrade for March 15 rally

Students from all over Serbia are heading to Belgrade for a major protest against President Vučić, sparked by the deadly Novi Sad awning collapse in November.

Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu takes stand in ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu is being prosecuted on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases.

Czech Republic

EU subsidy fraud ring worth €160 million uncovered in Czech Republic

A core group of 16 suspects have been charged with corruption, subsidy fraud, damaging the financial interests of the EU and money laundering.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Can the EU stave off a trade war with the US?

In this edition, we hear how the EU is trying to go green but stay competitive and tell you who the most corrupt countries in Europe are.

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Corruption is getting worse in the EU, says Transparency International

Hungary was the worst performing EU country in the NGO's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, while Denmark scored the best.

Climate

Where is climate action most at risk of corruption?

‘Corrupt forces’ are blocking climate action around the world, according to the latest report from Transparency International.

Malta

Maltese businessman charged over journalist’s murder granted bail

Yorgen Fenech was arrested in 2019 over the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. He denies the charges.