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Also in this newsletter: a crackdown on EU lawmakers’ sweet post-mandate deals
Hakan Camuz says he paid Milan-based consultancy for ‘ethical lobbying services’ in Brussels
Two men under investigation in Milan for allegedly helping Pier Antonio Panzeri hide illicit payments
New rules could sharply reduce the volume of bonds that qualify for a green label, say analysts
Commissioner Gentiloni signals existing pact no longer ‘fit for purpose’ and must get past political stand-off
Belgian authorities claim that the men took bribes from Qatar and Morocco to shape EU policymaking
Marc Tarabella detained as part of investigation into foreign governments allegedly bribing politicians
Also in today’s newsletter: new Iran sanctions under discussion and a dispatch from Paris as strikes loom
Pier Antonio Panzeri has agreed to co-operate with Belgian prosecutors
Bribery scandal has prompted soul-searching at the European parliament
Investigators believe Pier Antonio Panzeri, the former MEP at the centre of Qatargate, also received bribes from Rabat
Bribery scandal prompts call to end culture of ‘impunity’ but scepticism remains over lawmakers’ openness to reform
Investigation widens over allegations of receipt of gifts and cash from countries such as Qatar and Morocco
Supermajor says Brussels exceeded legal authority by imposing levy set to raise up to €25bn
Vincent Van Quickenborne says handling of the case shows the country does not give ‘free passes’ to criminals
Eva Kaili’s lawyers failed to convince a Belgian judge she should be freed under electronic surveillance
After leaving office, Dimitris Avramopoulos accepted €60,000 fee to work for Fight Impunity
Head of international labour group admits accepting cash donation from MEP at heart of European parliament probe
Political groups are at each other’s throats over Qatargate
European Parliament affair threatens to ‘negatively affect’ relations although Gulf state will not curb LNG supplies, envoy says
Unprecedented corruption investigation shakes Brussels’ establishment to the core
Move is part of reforms unveiled in response to scandal linked to alleged bribery by Qatar
Gulf state sought to persuade legislators to soften language on its human rights record, MEPs say
Move to raise global environmental standards and protect domestic industry could breach WTO rules, warn analysts
Scandal at the European parliament shows urgent case for an ethics body
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