Belgium: MEP Eva Kaili arrested
15 December 2022 |
10:25 am
Greek MEP Eva Kaili has been detained along with four others. An unidentified Gulf state allegedly targeted officials "with a significant political and/or strategic position" to influence the EU Parliament.
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