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European Parliament scandals with a Greek twist
Since the last European elections in 2019, 163 complaints have been lodged against MEPs for workplace harassment, fraud, nepotism, financing and, even espionage for Russia, according to Belgian newspaper La Libre in February.
Of the 21 Greek MEPs, at least five have dealt with the justice system and were investigated for criminal and non-criminal offenses.
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MEP Kaili faces jail if she breaks media gag order, lawyer says
Politician Eva Kaili, who is being investigated over corruption allegations dubbed Qatargate, could face legal repercussions if she speaks to the media about the scandal, Brussels-based news site POLITICO has reported.
New Qatargate revelations: 280,000 Euros in Cash at the home of MEP’s son
The police found 280,000 euros in cash at the home of the son of MEP Maria Arena, reported the Belgian newspaper "Le Soir", quoted by BTA.
The uniformed officers searched five other locations, all of which were "directly or indirectly connected to Arena or her family," the prosecutor's office said in a statement.