European Parliament Corruption Scandal

Several high-ranking officials from the European Parliament, including a senior member and three EU officials, have been arrested and charged with corruption, money laundering, and involvement in a criminal organization. The arrests and raids across Brussels were unprecedented, with properties searched and significant amounts of cash seized during the investigations. The scandal raised questions about the integrity of the European Parliament and democracy in Europe, leading to discussions on potential corruption rings and the vulnerability of EU lawmakers to outside influences.