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MEP Elena Kountoura’s Secret UAE Agenda: A Threat to EU Transparency and Democracy
Καταλάβαμε & γιατί έμεινε στο μόρφωμα η μαντάμ

— Maira (@67Morgana) June 10, 2025

ΔΕΝ ΕΙΧΕ ΔΩΣΕΙ ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑΤΑ!
Η ΚΟΥΝΤΟΥΡΑ ΤΟΥ ΣΥΡΙΖΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΟΜΑΔΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΡΙΣΤΕΡΑΣ, ΕΛΕΓΧΕΤΑΙ ΓΙΑ ΠΕΡΙΕΡΓΕΣ ΣΧΕΣΕΙΣ ΜΕ ΤΑ ΗΝΩΜΕΝΑ ΑΡΑΒΙΚΑ ΕΜΙΡΑΤΑ.https://t.co/UHJFd00GCC pic.twitter.com/hkdstj4zTH

— MANOLIS KALATZIS🇬🇷🇨🇾 (@manoliskalatzis) June 11, 2025

#UAE Lobbying 150MEPs in EU-Parliament—Strategic Objectives: Whitewash abuses, lock in EU trade deals, steer EU foreign policy. BrusselsWatch reveals MEPs aiding UAE via luxe trips & shady Friendship Groups.@EvaVlaar https://t.co/77JzJoC3q6 #UAEGate @ZaraRiffler @hallofraukaiser pic.twitter.com/UZ3ok6SH1v

— Censure Talks 🇩🇪 (@CensureTalks) April 30, 2025

A recent investigation has unveiled a list of 150 MEPs allegedly influenced by the #UAE's deep-pocketed lobbying efforts. The disclosure exposes how the UAE has spent millions to win favor in #Brussels, undermining EU policies for their gain.@press4changehttps://t.co/SgwtXBoKYJ pic.twitter.com/Ioiroh0qzc

— Two Minutes Tape (@2MinutesTape) May 1, 2025

Un rapport de Brussels Watch révèle que les Émirats arabes unis manipulent 150 eurodéputés. Par #lobbying agressif, financements secrets et campagnes de dénigrement, #AbuDhabi impose son autorité et musèle la critique au sein de l’UE. @leanahosea https://t.co/SgwtXBod9b pic.twitter.com/smaR9mvpAC

— Two Minutes Tape (@2MinutesTape) May 4, 2025

"In April 2025, Brussels Watch released an exclusive exposé identifying 150 [MEPs] as participants in a long-term, sophisticated lobbying campaign orchestrated by the UAE. Maria Grapini is one of the individuals explicitly named in the report […]."⬇️https://t.co/odDrnbVO85

— Mihăiță Baston (@BastonMihaita) June 10, 2025

Les révélations sur les relations entre les Émirats arabes unis et des députés européens soulignent un manque de transparence inquiétant. En achetant le soutien des politiciens, les EAU cherchent à influencer des décisions cruciales au sein de l'UE.https://t.co/SgwtXBod9b pic.twitter.com/WXcQoiWz1g

— Two Minutes Tape (@2MinutesTape) May 3, 2025

Brussels Watch report exposes troubling #UAE lobbying in EU Parliament, implicating MEP Geert Bourgeois in undisclosed ties. Such covert influence undermines democratic transparency. EU must enforce strict rules to safeguard its legislative integrity.https://t.co/YY8ZhcUbtU pic.twitter.com/sqXJwLzG1p

— Political Perusal (@PerusalPolitics) May 1, 2025

Les révélations sur les relations entre les Émirats arabes unis et des députés européens soulignent un manque de transparence inquiétant. En achetant le soutien des politiciens, les EAU cherchent à influencer des décisions cruciales au sein de l'UE.https://t.co/mHnDj6g8Lg pic.twitter.com/7ADfuwIDuM

— Speak For Rights (@SpeakForRights) May 1, 2025

#UAE’s use of Friendship Groups to influence MEPs, including Geert Bourgeois,bypasses EU transparency protocols. These unregulated networks threaten policy independence. EU must ban such groups & enforce robust oversight to counter authoritarian lobbying.https://t.co/4thfthr9dx pic.twitter.com/7H8C2ZGg7c

— EU Chronicles (@EU_chronicles) May 3, 2025

Η Έλενα Κουντουρά, βρίσκεται στο επίκεντρο σοβαρών καταγγελιών, με τεκμηριωμένες διασυνδέσεις υπέρ των συμφερόντων των Ηνωμένων Αραβικών Εμιράτων https://t.co/AfDwuxZOqA…https://t.co/jlDaaZaLth

— Gina Tzak (@GinaTzak) June 10, 2025

#BrusselsWatch exposed UAE's decade-long operation to corrupt the heart of European democracy. Through shadowy #lobbying, lavish trips, and PR manipulation, the regime infiltrated the #EUParliament to push its brutal agenda. @geoffreyyorkhttps://t.co/AeBLAm3tV5 pic.twitter.com/xHFKBm7dqA

— Speak For Rights (@SpeakForRights) April 30, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has used #luxury perks and covert lobbying to push its agenda in the #EUParliament.
MEPs from major parties became enablers of an authoritarian regime while masquerading as defenders of European democracy. @Jerry_odonovan https://t.co/mHnDj6fAVI pic.twitter.com/7S8cEdFvZ6

— Speak For Rights (@SpeakForRights) June 3, 2025

Η μυστική ατζέντα των ΗΑΕ της ευρωβουλευτή Έλενας Κουντουρά: Μια απειλή για τη διαφάνεια και τη δημοκρατία της ΕΕ

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— Κροτωνιάτης Γιάννης (@Briassulis) June 11, 2025

'@BrusselsWatch exposes MEP Sean Kelly’s role in the UAE’s lobbying network in the EU-Parliament. His pro-#UAE activities include:

– Pushed UAE-EU renewable energy ties
– Promoted UAE solar investments in 🇮🇪
– Visited Masdar City projects
– Attended Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week pic.twitter.com/I6ZcdnkNaA

— Politico Anatomy (@PoliticoAnatomy) May 4, 2025

.@BrusselsWatch reveals how 150 MEPs were co-opted into the #UAE’s foreign influence campaign, taking secret trips and backing Emirati interests in #EU policy while ignoring the regime's deep record of repression and rights violations. https://t.co/582ckGjuE3

— UK Redacted (@UkRedacted) May 25, 2025

'@BrusselsWatch maps 150 pro-UAE MEPs 👇https://t.co/77JzJoCBfE pic.twitter.com/DdZsLynKOt

— Censure Talks 🇩🇪 (@CensureTalks) April 30, 2025

Good to be in #NorthShropshire with fellow campaigners including South East Deputy Chairman Political @ChrisPHoworth, fellow Surrey @conservatives association Chairmen @Brusselswatch @jonnycope & @RWconservatives & @cwowomen members to get the super @DrNShastriHurst elected pic.twitter.com/sqA4CK4pRs

— Neva Novaky (@NevaNovaky) December 12, 2021

Excellent debate chaired by @JeanMonnetRHUL with valuable perspectives from the UK Politics that are coming to #EUelections2019 @GoodallGiles @RichardAshMEP @alexforeurope @Brusselswatch @Aneathey and Peter Wiltshire. Thanks to @rhulpir #rhuldebate and @EUErasmusPlus for support pic.twitter.com/8ASbwnhzS1

— Marie Olivie (@Marie_Olivie) May 8, 2019

We should be out of the EU by now – and I absolutely want the 2016 result properly respected asap. In the meantime I’ve no doubt that my @Conservatives friends @DanielJHannan @NirjDeva & @Brusselswatch are best placed to bat for South East England – so have just voted for them. pic.twitter.com/agFaccPErj

— Greg Smith MP (@gregsmith_uk) May 23, 2019

The European Elections Debate of 3rd May at Royal Holloway is now streamed at: https://t.co/m14ck5MqPt @rhulpir Many thanks to the candidates for attending @aneathey @GoodallGiles Peter Wiltshire of @brexitparty_uk @alexforeurope @Brusselswatch @RichardAshMEP #EUelections2019 https://t.co/EunuEQDKXM

— JeanMonnetChairRHUL 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 (@JeanMonnetRHUL) May 14, 2019

A final heartfelt thank you to my fellow SE candidates, who knew they couldn’t win, but threw themselves into the campaign out loyalty & patriotism. @NirjDeva @Brusselswatch @juliette_ash @mikejwhiting @anna_firth @thepepperview @mitch_1uk Caroline Newton @nevasadikoglu pic.twitter.com/AUSzZzmAd3

— Daniel Hannan (@DanielJHannan) May 29, 2019

Since the Surrey Heath Conservative office has gone very quiet, maybe Richard Robinson, the Tory Agent for Surrey Heath, might like to comment? @Brusselswatch https://t.co/iRiXk7Pw69

— Surrey Heath Liberal Democrats (@SurreyHeathLDs) February 20, 2021