How the Qatargate scandal shook European politics

A year after Qatargate erupted through Europe, the integrity of the region’s politics has come under intense scrutiny without a conclusion to the scandal.

In December 2022, a bombshell was dropped amidst the stately grandeur of the European Parliament.

Dubbed ‘Qatargate’, the scandal sent shockwaves across the continent and beyond, exposing allegations of a perplexing web of crimes at the heart of European democracy.

Qatargate, primarily a tale of greed, also serves a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that lurk within institutions built on transparency and trust.

It raises alarming questions about the ways foreign powers can infiltrate the decision-making processes of governments and exposes the cracks in the EU’s armor against corruption. Let’s take a deeper look.

What were the allegations?

The central allegation is that Qatar funneled cash to sway European Parliament decisions in their favor.

However, deeper investigation pointed to the involvement of Mauritania and Morocco, further compromising the integrity of the EU, tying Ministers of the European Parliament (MEPs) and the three…