13 Dec 2022

European lawmaker accused of taking bribes from Qatar

From Morning Report, 7:50 am on 13 December 2022

High-ranking European Union lawmaker Eva Kaili has been arrested due to a corruption probe by Belgian officials for allegedly taking bribes from Qatar. 

(File photo) A handout photo taken and released on 7 December, 2022 by European Parliament, Greek politician and European Parliament vice-president Eva Kaili speaks during the European Book Prize award ceremony in Brussels.

European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili. Photo: AFP