European Parliament

Editorial: EU must stop the rot exposed by MEP bribery scandal

Guilty politicians must be held to account, and the European institutions must be reformed to ensure transparency and ethical behaviour

Eva Kaili: a Greek MEP and vice-president of the European Parliament was arrested and questioned by prosecutors in Belgium investigating allegations of bribes for political favours

The football World Cup reaches its climax in Qatar today, when France and Argentina play the last game of a thrilling competition graced by outstanding goals, thrilling team displays and moments of individual brilliance. The crowds were terrific, there was zero trouble, and the stadiums looked spectacular – as they should, since building them cost an estimated $6 billion and the lives of many migrant workers.

Yet anybody hoping that the end of the World ...