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Josef Kelnberger, Brussels
Since December 9, the European Parliament has experienced true moments of glory. The Hungarian Viktor Orbán has to do without billions of euros in funding from the European Union – this is largely thanks to MEPs who have been fighting for years to have the EU punish corruption and the undermining of the rule of law. Stubborn MEPs also got member states to embark on a remarkable climate law last Sunday that can propel Europe towards a zero-carbon future. But of course neither the rule of law mechanism nor the reform of emissions trading have mobilized as many media representatives as gathered on the stairs of the Brussels Palace of Justice on Thursday. It was about MEP Eva Kaili, about “Qatargate”.