[Cyprus Times] I was approached by Kaili for amendments in favour of Qatar, denounces Fourlas. "I feel offended"

Fourlas' allegations that Kaili approached him for amendments in favour of Qatar MEP's references to events with dates "I am glad that I did not allow anyone to use me for his own purposes."

New revelations are brought to light by MEP Loukas Fourlas about the Qatar Gate scandal that erupted in the European Parliament and the arrest, among others, the Greek MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament Eva Kaili.

• The first reaction from Schinas' entourage to his possible involvement in Qatar Gate: False and unsubstantiated

In a statement, the MEP said in response to the issue that has arisen with the Vice-President of the European Parliament and the rapid developments that have followed, he said that on 13 October he was contacted by Ms Kaili's office with a request to submit two amendments, to the Civil Liberties Committee of which I am a substitute member.

The content of the amendments, he noted, related to labour issues in Qatar welcoming the leaps forward the country has made.

• Politico. Cornelius Cornelius, I refused to table the specific amendments as I considered that they were against my own positions regarding working conditions in Qatar."[/P]

  In fact, he notes, this was preceded by my specific Question to the European Commission on 11 March 2021 on the deaths of migrant workers in the country.

  Loukas Fourlas says that he feels particularly aggrieved and disappointed with what has seen the light of day in relation to the case under investigation.

  "I am glad that I did not allow anyone to use me for their own purposes. Europe and the European Parliament are not being sold out. The investigation is ongoing and therefore I would not like to make any further statements. I am confident that if incriminating evidence is found, justice will be done."

  
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