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‘The fish stinks from its head’: Right-wing populists mock EU over corruption scandals

Right-wing leaders at a Brussels conference linked EU corruption probes to broader political grievances.
Detentions in fraud investigations were cited as ammunition by critics against EU elites.
EU leadership faced pressure to respond with tougher anti-corruption measures at the European level.
The conference seized on public anger focused on immigration and corruption alike.
EU officials faced questions about democracy and rule of law amid investigations.
EU lawmakers debated how to respond to corruption while protecting democratic legitimacy.
The conference drew European figures from Budapest to Brussels to discuss reforms.
Observers warned against assuming electoral shifts would automatically benefit the populists.
The event emphasized a mix of anti-establishment rhetoric and calls for stronger EU action.

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