Overview

• Belgian authorities are investigating allegations that Huawei bribed MEPs to sway European Parliament decisions on 5G technology.
• Parliamentary immunity revocation is being pursued for four MEPs: Salvatore De Meo, Fulvio Martusciello, Daniel Attard, and Nikola Minchev.
• A fifth MEP, Giusi Princi, had her immunity request withdrawn after evidence confirmed her non-involvement in the case.
• The investigation has included raids, an arrest in France, and scrutiny of lobbyists Valerio Ottati and Nuno Wahnon Martins for their alleged roles.
• The case highlights broader concerns about foreign influence in EU policymaking and ongoing debates over Huawei's role in Europe's 5G infrastructure.