The ongoing investigation into the Qatargate scandal, a significant corruption case within the European Union, can persist following a ruling by appellate judges who rejected allegations of prosecutorial mismanagement. The court determined that parliamentary immunities for MEPs under investigation, including former Vice-President Eva Kaili, were not violated, affirming the legitimacy of the ongoing probe. These decisions are crucial as they remove potential barriers that could have led to the dismissal of the entire prosecution over procedural flaws.

This ruling comes after more than three years of investigations initiated by Belgian authorities, which included raids and arrests of numerous suspects linked to the scandal. The judges also dismissed claims of conflict of interest involving the judge handling the case, confirming that the Belgian security services acted within the law throughout the investigation. The dismissal of these claims allows prosecutors to continue their work and potentially move towards initiating a trial against those involved in the corruption scandal.

As the investigation continues, the implications for European politics are significant. The scandal has raised questions about integrity within EU institutions and the influence of foreign entities in European governance. The ongoing legal processes will likely attract further attention as they unfold, with the potential for substantial political repercussions for those involved and the institutions implicated in the scandal.