Qatargate / Europe
Qatar Exposed's Qatargate hub — what the scandal is, a timeline, the key people, Qatar and the European Parliament, and the evidence archive.
Qatargate is the name given to the corruption scandal that broke in late 2022 around alleged Qatari and other foreign influence inside the European Parliament, after Belgian authorities arrested and charged multiple figures. This hub explains what Qatargate is, lays out a timeline, identifies the key people, and collects the public evidence — including the documents and filings behind the Qatar and European Parliament allegations. All claims are attributed to named sources and labeled by evidence status, including disputed and reported-allegation categories.
Topics in this hub
What is Qatargate?
A clear, sourced explainer of the Qatargate scandal — what was alleged, who is involved, and what is disputed.
ReadTimeline of Qatargate
A dated, sourced timeline of the Qatargate scandal from the 2022 raids through the investigations and fallout.
ReadKey People in Qatargate
The MEPs, officials, and associates charged or implicated in Qatargate — their roles, the allegations, and their responses.
ReadQatar and the European Parliament
Reporting on Qatar's access to and alleged influence inside the European Parliament and the reforms proposed since.
ReadQatargate Evidence Archive
Primary documents behind Qatargate — court filings, statements, and parliamentary records — organized for verification.
ReadBrowse by topic
Investigations in this hub
Infantino dealt blow as Switzerland pulls plug on FIFA backing
As reported by Daily Sabah, the Swiss Football Association (SFV) has officially withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid as FIFA president. This move is a major...
FIFA could disburse millions to members as Infantino seeks re-election
According to Al Jazeera and Reuters, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing significant internal pressure as he seeks a fourth term in office. The report highlights that major f...
Qatar PM says US gave warning before Iran strikes, calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal’
According to Ynetnews, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani recently engaged in a high-profile interview with Piers Morgan, during which he leveled accusations ...
Qatar PM calls Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' rejects claims Gaza aid funded Hamas
According to The Jerusalem Post, the Qatari Prime Minister has publicly labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'war criminal' during a recent diplomatic exchange. The ...
Qatar Stock Exchange Index Closes Lower on Monday
According to the Qatar News Agency, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has experienced consistent downward pressure over the last four days, with the main index recording losses across...
France Indicts First FIFA Official for Corruption in Qatar World Cup Bid
According to the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), French prosecutors have officially indicted a former FIFA vice-president, Reynald Temarii, for 'passive c...
Israel Bans All Defense Deals with Qatar
According to JNS, in mid-August 2026, Israel enacted a formal ban on all defense-related transactions with Qatar. This move follows internal defense establishment assessments that ...
Al-Thani accuses Netanyahu of derailing Gaza peace efforts
According to UA.NEWS, the Qatari Prime Minister, Al-Thani, has publicly accused Israeli leadership of derailing peace efforts in Gaza. The report notes that Al-Thani dismissed the ...
Qatar Airways Fleet Retirement and Capacity Cuts
As reported by Euronext and Cirium data, Qatar Airways is grappling with a notable downturn in operational capacity, with flights and aircraft usage down significantly compared to ...
Primary sources
Court documents, filings, reports, and records supporting this hub.
The European Parliament and the Qatargate — Academic Analysis (PDF)
Downloadable academic working paper analyzing the Qatargate scandal — the alleged bribery of Members of the European Parliament by Qatar-linked intermediaries — and the EP's institutional and procedural response.
US FARA — Foreign Agents Registration Act Filings
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) requires agents of foreign principals, including those representing foreign governments, to disclose lobbying and public-relations activities. Filings related to Qatar are searchable through the DOJ FARA public reading room.
European Parliament Written Question E-000726/2024 — 'Qatargate' Investigation
An official European Parliament written question referencing the investigation the press called 'Qatargate', citing items in the case file held by Belgian authorities and intelligence services.
UK Parliament — Hansard & Committee Records on Qatar
The UK Parliament holds published records of debates (Hansard) and select committee proceedings relevant to UK–Qatar relations, human rights, and major sporting events. These records are searchable through the official Parliament portal.
US DOJ — Superseding Indictment: Former 21st Century Fox Executives Charged with Bribing FIFA Officials
Superseding indictment alleging that broadcasting executives paid bribes to FIFA officials in connection with World Cup media rights, part of the same investigation referencing the broader Qatar-linked bribery allegations.
US Department of Justice — Indictments of FIFA Officials (RICO, Wire Fraud, Money Laundering)
The 2015 DOJ announcement of indictments against FIFA officials for racketeering conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering — the foundational corruption case that later touched the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid.
