Greek MEP Eva Kaili, heard since Friday in a Belgian justice investigation into suspicions of corruption in connection with Qatar, had her mandate as vice-president of the European Parliament withdrawn on Saturday by President Roberta Metsola.
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In light of the ongoing judicial investigations carried out by the Belgian authorities, President Metsola has decided to suspend with immediate effect all the powers, duties and tasks that have been delegated to Eva Kaili in her capacity as Vice-President of the European Parliament
” , announced in the evening a spokesperson for Roberta Metsola.