Timeline of Qatargate
A dated, sourced timeline of the Qatargate scandal from the 2022 raids through the investigations and fallout.
This timeline traces the Qatargate scandal from the December 2022 Belgian raids and arrests through the subsequent investigations, charges, and political fallout across the European Parliament. Each entry is dated and sourced, so the timeline of Qatargate can be read as a public record rather than a narrative claim. Where dates or details are disputed, that is noted.
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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.
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
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What is Qatargate?
A clear, sourced explainer of the Qatargate scandal — what was alleged, who is involved, and what is disputed.
Key People in Qatargate
The MEPs, officials, and associates charged or implicated in Qatargate — their roles, the allegations, and their responses.
Qatar and the European Parliament
Reporting on Qatar's access to and alleged influence inside the European Parliament and the reforms proposed since.
Qatargate Evidence Archive
Primary documents behind Qatargate — court filings, statements, and parliamentary records — organized for verification.
