The Greek MEP was arrested on Friday. She is suspected of having received money from Qatar to “influence economic and political decisions” from the institution.
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The Greek MEP Eva Kaili, heard since Friday in a Belgian justice investigation into suspicions of corruption in connection with Qatar, was withdrawn on Saturday December 10 his mandate as vice-president of the European Parliament by the President Roberta Metsola.
“In the light of the current judicial investigations carried out by the Belgian authorities, President Metsola decided to suspend with immediate effect all the powers, duties and tasks which were delegated to Eva Kaili in his capacity as vice-president of the European Parliament “, announced in the evening a spokesperson for Ms. Metsola.