Corruption scandal in the EU Parliament around the former vice-president Eva Kylie caused a big stir. Now they want to learn from their mistakes and start anti-corruption reforms.
Leaders of political groups in the European Parliament have agreed on reforms to improve safeguards against corruption following a bribery scandal involving former Vice President Eva Kylie.
As Parliament announced on Wednesday evening, reporting obligations for meetings with diplomats and non-EU interests will be extended. In addition, it is planned to introduce a ban on certain “friendship groups” that have contacts with third countries, and to strengthen cooperation with national authorities.
Strengthening integrity through reforms
“These reforms are a new beginning to strengthen integrity, independence and accountability in the European Parliament,” commented Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The goal is to “restore confidence in the European decision-making process”.
The scandal with bribery of the Greek politician Kaili is connected with the alleged influence on the decisions of the parliament from Qatar and Morocco. In December, Kali and several other suspects were arrested. They are accused of participating in a criminal organization, money laundering and corruption.
Work on the agreed reforms, which parliament says is still needed, should begin immediately so that they can come into effect as soon as possible. In addition, according to the parliament, other medium-term and long-term measures to combat corruption are being considered.
source: aussiedlerbote
