"With full respect for the independency of the ongoing judicial investigation and the presumption of innocence of all persons involved, we cannot ignore the possible threat these allegations pose to the independency and reliability of our institution“ The 28 Euro MPs from the Socialists and Democrats Groups, “Renew Europe”, Greens and Lefts, wrote.
So far four people were accused of corruption and participation in a criminal organization as part of the "cash for receipts" run allegedly led by Chinese technology giant Huawei.
As the letter states, Euro MPs active in these activities should not participate in the work related to Digital policy, cybersecurity, trade with China, abroad interference and telecommunications.
On Monday night the police made Office raid belonging to parliamentary assistants. No parliamentary office was searched, but according to erstwhile media reports The Belgian authorities are investigating a twelve current and erstwhile Euro MPs.
Metsola first responded to questions about the scandal on Tuesday, saying that the "alarm bells" launched as part of reforms after Qatargate scandal of 2022.helped identify the Huawei case. “It is besides thanks to the rules we have introduced that these things can be caught and this is what she said earlier.
The letter besides asked the president of the European Parliament to facilitate the establishment of an EU Ethics Authority, which was blocked by the European People's organization — Metsola's political household — and utmost right-wing factions.
As the debate on the principles of transparency takes place, the European right has late blocked the appointment of experts and cut the budget of the ethics body, which to establish common standards of behaviour and transparency in the EU institutions.
