Belgian MEP Hilde Vautmans who is accused of misusing EU funds, has rejected the allegations, maintaining that her actions were compliant with regulations.
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00:00 A Belgian MEP has been accused of bullying personnel and misusing EU funds.
00:05 Hilde Foutmans, currently an MEP with the Flemish Liberal Party, is alleged to have used EU money and staff incorrectly.
00:13 While there hasn't yet been an official complaint, the allegations come from Belgian weekly magazine Knak.
00:20 As far as leadership is concerned, Hilde is one of the most passionate MEPs in Europe. She's one of the most vocal MEPs in Europe.
00:30 And she probably asks a lot of her colleagues.
00:33 The magazine alleges there was a toxic working atmosphere in her cabinet and the misuse of EU funds by purchasing VIP tables at a horse event.
00:42 Foutmans denies the allegations and says the European Parliament confirmed her spending followed the rules.
00:48 I've had her on the line and she guarantees me that everything goes according to the rules.
00:54 And there is strict supervision.
00:57 It's always difficult to defend yourself against anonymous allegations.
01:01 If you have to file a complaint, it can be investigated and Hilde Foutmans can defend herself.
01:07 (laughs)
01:09 [SWOOSH]
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