BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 30. With the recent raids by the Belgian police in the Russiagate case, fresh allegations of bribery involving some MEPs for backing Russian propaganda on the Voice of Europe website have emerged in the European Parliament, Trend reports.
Belgian police conducted office searches of several MEPs, collecting evidence of bribery and corruption in the Russiagate case, alleging that Russia utilized bribery tactics to bolster its influence within the European Parliament, specifically to promote Russian propaganda through the Voice of Europe website.
The frequency of bribery and corruption scandals in the European Parliament is on the rise, and there are claims that the problem is widespread across the continent's institutions.
These corruption scandals significantly undermine the transparency and credibility of the European Parliament.
The role of Armenians and Kaspar Karapetyan's involvement in the scandal
The Armenian lobby has come under scrutiny in this scandal, with allegations suggesting that Kaspar Karapetyan, an Armenian businessman residing in Brussels, plays a significant role in the corruption and bribery mechanisms within the European Parliament.
The bribery scandal within the European Parliament has severe repercussions on the reputation and transparency standards of European institutions, with the widespread occurrence of such scandals casting doubt on the democratic and transparent operation of the European Union.
The proliferation of bribery mechanisms and their influence has raised grave concerns within the European Parliament, prompting Belgian police and other law enforcement agencies to take various measures to prevent and deter future incidents. The leadership of the European Parliament intends to implement stronger measures against corruption and bribery mechanisms.
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