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Belgium Urges EU to Lift Immunity in Corruption Scandal

5/21/2025

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Belgian authorities are pushing the European Parliament to strip immunity from several MEPs entangled in a corruption scandal involving Huawei. Eight individuals face serious charges, including money laundering and corruption. Notably, MEPs Salvatore de Meo, Daniel Attard, and Nikola Minchev have acknowledged their connections, with Minchev requesting immunity removal to clear the air.

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Belgian authorities are pushing the European Parliament to strip immunity from several MEPs entangled in a corruption scandal involving Huawei. Eight individuals face serious charges, including money laundering and corruption. Notably, MEPs Salvatore de Meo, Daniel Attard, and Nikola Minchev have acknowledged their connections, with Minchev requesting immunity removal to clear the air.