Huawei Accused of Corruption in EU Parliament Following Major Raids

Belgian authorities allege systematic bribery by Huawei lobbyists to influence EU policies, with investigations uncovering gifts, cash, and suspected money laundering since 2021.

Belgian and Portuguese authorities conducted 21 raids involving over 100 police officers, targeting Huawei lobbyists and related individuals suspected of bribery and document forgery.
Investigations point to alleged payments, excessive gifts, and funded trips provided to EU parliamentary staff to promote Huawei's commercial interests.
Two parliamentary assistants’ offices have been sealed, but no EU parliamentarians have been arrested, with immunity protections still in place for sitting members.
Authorities are also probing potential money laundering tied to the alleged corruption, with some payments reportedly funneled through a Portuguese company.
The scandal echoes the 2022 'Katargate' affair, with critics highlighting continued gaps in EU anti-corruption safeguards despite previous warnings.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung