Former Belgian MEP Marie Arena has been charged with participating in the activities of a criminal organization in the context of the Qatargate scandal. She […]
A French Political Scandal
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial for allegedly receiving millions of euros in illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. […]
Need Advice on Lax Interpretation of Law? Call Didier Reynders
“We face a systemic problem rather than isolated violations of European Law.” Probably Didier Reynders himself didn’t think that this statement would backfire at him. […]
The Marine Le Pen Embezzlement Scandal
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far-right National Rally (formerly known as the National Front), has been at the center of a major controversy […]
A Pseudo-Martyr in the European Parliament: Ilaria Salis
Standing in front of a small group of journalist, fresh MEP Ilaria Salis declared with all the seriousness she could muster that Hungarian authorities were […]
Lithuania’s Mr. Mischievous Handsome
Continuing our walk the talk, talk the walk series about hypocrites within the European Parliament, Lithuania’s Petras Gražulis fits into the picture perfectly. Mr. Handsome […]
Weber’s Aide Suspected in Wrongdoing
If you thought Qatargate was a one-time scandal, think again. Something big is brewing inside the European People’s Party, that could shake-up Brussels’ politics once […]
Romanian Politics Exported to the EU: The Case of Diana Şoşoacă
Romanian politics has always had its own peculiar ways and goings, with a tacit and widespread acceptance of corruption, with politicians prone to theatrical performances; […]
When Gender-Quotas Backfire
The new von der Leyen Commission had a rough start before actually getting elected. Though there is no official deadline to reveal the portfolios of […]
Metsola Family Inc.
Roberta Metsola was hailed by many as the solution to the corruption scandals the European Union has had to face lately. Qatargate and other dubious […]