Why Qatar’s involvement in EU scandal may impact Middle East - analysis
Several European Parliament members were found to have been involved in corruption with Qatar.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Published: DECEMBER 14, 2022
Qatar has been trying to deflect critique from workers' rights and human rights during the World Cup, but now Doha faces a new challenge. Qatar has been accused of being involved in a corruption scandal in Europe that has now ensnared several members of the European Parliament. In the last week, it has been revealed that large sums of cash were found in two homes of EU Parliament members, and it voted to remove one Greek MEP as one of the 14 vice presidents of the body.
The scandal has important implications for the Middle East. If Doha was targeting left-leaning politicians in the EU for influence and lobbying, which reports suggest, then this may have also influenced policymaking on the Middle East and also critique of Israel.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-724896
Several European Parliament members were found to have been involved in corruption with Qatar.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Published: DECEMBER 14, 2022
Qatar has been trying to deflect critique from workers' rights and human rights during the World Cup, but now Doha faces a new challenge. Qatar has been accused of being involved in a corruption scandal in Europe that has now ensnared several members of the European Parliament. In the last week, it has been revealed that large sums of cash were found in two homes of EU Parliament members, and it voted to remove one Greek MEP as one of the 14 vice presidents of the body.
The scandal has important implications for the Middle East. If Doha was targeting left-leaning politicians in the EU for influence and lobbying, which reports suggest, then this may have also influenced policymaking on the Middle East and also critique of Israel.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-724896
