Corruption in the EU Parliament: Huawei under fire-Investigations run!

Corruption in the EU Parliament: Huawei under fire-Investigations run!

In the heart of Brüssels, it is bubbling: The technology giant Huawei is exposed to massive allegations of having operated illegal bribery in the European Parliament. According to the public prosecutor, these machinations have always been hidden since 2021, always under the guise of commercial lobbying. In a large -scale raid, in which over 100 police officers were involved, 21 objects were searched in Belgium and Portugal and several suspects were temporarily arrested.

The Belgian investigative authorities accuse Huawei to influence important political decisions through illegal practices. The public prosecutor listed a large number of strategic gifts that range from invitations to football games to the takeover of restaurant and travel expenses. These practices were used to buy political favors. In addition, it is also determined for alleged money laundering, in which unknown middlemen could be involved. The European Parliament has also already assured its cooperation with the authorities after a lawyer asked for the sealing of office affairs of former parliamentary assistants, reported vienna.at .

a scandal in Brussels

These incidents are not unexpected; Two years ago, the so-called catargate scandal shook the European Parliament when it came to suspected influence by Qatar and Morocco. Turbulence around corruption and illegal lobbyism throw profound shadows on the credibility of parliament. This time, the names of possibly involved Italian MPs are in particular in conversation, whereby no confirmation has yet been officially issued by the public prosecutor, such as Insuedthueringen.de

The situation has already heated the political minds in Brussels. MPs from the Greens and Leftists loudly demand comprehensive information and stricter rules. Daniel Freund, a member of the Greens, expressed that the risk of corruption in Brussels was alarming. "We have to stop all criminal practices with sharp countermeasures," said Martin Schirdewan, the leader of the left. It remains exciting how this scandal will develop and what consequences he will have for the affected actors in the European Parliament.