The trust of the people of Europe has been violated - that's according to the European Commissioner for Home Affairs.
Four people – including a member of the European Parliament – have been arrested by Belgian authorities investigating corruption and money laundering.
Hundreds of thousands of Euro in cash have been ceased by police.
In light of the scandal, the European Commission is pushing for an EU ethics body to scrutinise the activities of officials and politicians.
Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this afternoon, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, said she was appalled by the allegations.
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