- Jun 25
European Commission: We ran checks, not an investigation, into former Commissioner Avramopoulos
The European Commission on Thursday pushed back against former EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, stating it only conducted internal compliance checks, not an investigation, into his post-mandate activities with the NGO Fight Impunity, which Belgian authorities suspect was part of a criminal network tied to the Qatargate scandal.
- Jun 25
Greek former EU commissioner Avramopoulos challenges Belgian arrest warrant in Qatargate case
Dimitris Avramopoulos, a Greek MP and former European Commissioner, filed an appeal with Greece's Supreme Court on 25 June 2026 seeking to annul a European arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities in connection with the Qatargate corruption probe.
- Jun 23
Belgium issues European arrest warrant for Greek MP Avramopoulos in Qatargate case; he waives immunity
Belgian prosecutors have issued a European arrest warrant for former EU Commissioner and current Greek MP Dimitris Avramopoulos as part of the Qatargate investigation. He faces charges of criminal organization, money laundering, and passive bribery, and says he will not invoke his parliamentary immunity.
