Key facts
- Belgian authorities issued a European arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos.
- Dimitris Avramopoulos is a former EU Commissioner.
- The arrest warrant is part of the Qatargate investigation.
- The Qatargate investigation concerns alleged foreign influence peddling.
- Allegations involve payments and gifts to lawmakers.
- Dimitris Avramopoulos denies wrongdoing.
A European arrest warrant has been issued for Dimitris Avramopoulos, a former EU Commissioner, by Belgian authorities. This action is part of the ongoing Qatargate investigation, which is examining claims of foreign influence peddling. The investigation specifically looks into allegations that lawmakers received payments and gifts in exchange for influence. Dimitris Avramopoulos has publicly denied any involvement in wrongdoing related to these allegations.