The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola announced Thursday, December 15, “
extensive
” reforms for 2023, following the alleged corruption scandal involving Qatar which is shaking this institution.
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I am in the process of putting together a package of far-reaching reforms which will be ready at the beginning of next year
," she declared at a European summit in Brussels, mentioning in particular the strengthening of the protection of whistleblowers and the prohibition of unofficial friendship groups with third countries.
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There are gaps that need to be filled, for example with regard to the activities of former members of the European Parliament, entries in the transparency register, people authorized to enter the European Parliament,
" she said. added.