Interference attempts are a “widespread phenomenon that must be countered as vigorously as possible”, warn MEPs, expressing their “deep shock and condemnation of the allegations of corruption, money laundering and participation in a criminal organisation” by three MEPs, one former MEP and one parliamentary assistant.

The committee has identified “numerous loopholes in Parliament’s integrity and transparency rules” and calls for President Metsola’s 14-point proposal to reform Parliament’s rules to be put into concrete actions as soon as possible.

Enhance whistleblower and clarify the rules on conflicts of interest

In a report adopted on Thursday by the Special Committee on Foreign Interference with 25 votes for, one against and five abstentions, MEPs call for a rapid revision of the Members’ code of conduct, including on sanctions. It should protect whistleblowers more effectively and clarify rules on conflicts of interest. They also ask for asset declarations…