# Avramopoulos Faces Arrest Warrant in Qatargate

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-06-22T16:47:45+00:00
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Belgian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, linking him to the Qatargate scandal—allegations that EU officials accepted bribes from Qatar. Charged with participating in a criminal organization, Avramopoulos, who resigned from an honorary NGO board after the scandal erupted, claims he had no executive role and received only 73,000 euros in donations. He denies wrongdoing, vows to cooperate through Greek courts, and refuses to invoke parliamentary immunity—requiring Greek lawmakers to vote to lift it for extradition. This marks a major escalation in the EU’s fight against corruption, as the Qatargate probe continues to unravel high-level ties across member states. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3f861c75b0c051d0

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