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Europe’s corruption challenge goes beyond an East–West divide

Petty bribery may be rarer in Western Europe, but influence, lobbying and regulatory capture remain powerful — and often minimised.

Euronews · Jan 1

Exclusive: Eva Kaili doubles down on 'Belgiangate' after fresh wave of Brussels scandals

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the former European Parliament vice president called for justice and doubled down on "Belgiangate" after a new wave of arrests of politicians, accusing the authorities of botched investigations, media collusion and orchestration as her case awaits trial.

Euronews · Dec 22, 2025

Three years on, former MEP Kaili still awaits trial in case slammed as 'Belgiangate'

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was detained this month in a major fraud probe, as ex-​European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili remains in legal limbo three years after her arrest in the 2022 corruption scandal.

Euronews · Dec 12, 2025

Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini detained in corruption case

Belgian police arrested three people, including former foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, and raided EU offices in a corruption probe that names her as a suspect.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 4, 2025

Trust in EU ‘needs to be defended’ amid Mogherini fraud probe, Commission VP tells Euronews

European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that she was "absolutely shocked" at news that the EU’s former foreign policy chief had been formally accused in an ongoing fraud investigation involving the EU’s External Action Service (EEAS).

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

Top ex-EU diplomat Federica Mogherini accused of corruption and fraud

Prosecutors say two others also indicted in investigation into funding for school training young diplomats

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini faces corruption accusations in fraud probe

The EU's former foreign policy chief faces corruption accusations alongside two others arrested this week

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Mogherini and Sannino freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe

The three suspects in the corruption probe, including former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and high-ranking Commission official Stefano Sannino, have been notified of the accusations against them. All have been released from custody because they are not considered flight risks.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025

Who is Federica Mogherini, the former EU foreign policy chief detained in anti-fraud probe?

The Italian politician is detained after a raid at the College of Europe, an institution she has guided since 2020 following a high-profile in Rome and Brussels. Mogherini is well known in diplomatic circles and is extremely well connected.

Euronews · Dec 2, 2025

Former EU top diplomat among three held in fraud investigation

Belgian police raid EU foreign service HQ and College of Europe and arrest Federica Mogherini and two others

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025