Huawei Bribery Scandal Triggers Renewed Calls for EU Ethics Reform
Belgian authorities investigate allegations of corruption involving Huawei and EU lawmakers, reigniting debates over anti-corruption measures in the European Parliament.
- Belgian prosecutors have arrested several individuals and conducted 21 searches across multiple regions as part of a bribery investigation involving Huawei and European Parliament members.
- The probe alleges Huawei bribed lawmakers through gifts, travel expenses, and payments disguised as business costs to influence EU policies in its favor.
- This is the second major corruption case involving the European Parliament in recent years, following the 2022 Qatargate scandal linked to Qatari officials.
- Calls for stronger anti-corruption measures, including the establishment of a common EU ethics body, have intensified, though efforts have faced resistance from the European People's Party (EPP) and other right-wing groups.
- Transparency advocates argue that the scandal highlights systemic vulnerabilities in the EU's lobbying and accountability mechanisms, urging immediate reforms to safeguard democratic integrity.
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