Spain’s Constitutional Court Exonerates Corrupt Politicians Bridget Ryder July 2, 2024 The ruling is widely seen as offering political favoritism to socialists.
German Foreign Ministry Officials Investigated for Issuing Illegal Entry Permits Tristan Vanheuckelom June 27, 2024 Thousands of asylum seekers are believed to have gained entry illicitly on Annalena Baerbock’s watch.
Pressure Mounts on Spain’s PM as Wife Faces Influence-Peddling Probe Bridget Ryder June 3, 2024 More than half of Spaniards think the PM should resign or face more questioning.
Ex-Official in Zelensky’s Office Charged With Graft TEC News / AFP May 23, 2024 Andriy Smyrnov faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty
EU Commission Chief Faces Investigation by German Public Prosecutor Tristan Vanheuckelom May 15, 2024 Pfizergate casts long shadow over von der Leyen’s re-election bid.
Spanish Elite Unit To Lead Investigation of Corruption by PM’s Wife Bridget Ryder May 6, 2024 The same unit that uncovered the government’s €10 million mask corruption scandal is investigating influence trafficking.
New Ethics Body Could Be Misused to Harass MEPs Zoltán Kottász April 24, 2024 German MEP says deal would violate the separation of powers and endanger the independence of the legislative branch.
EU Parliament Rebukes Spanish Socialists for Alleged Corruption Bridget Ryder April 15, 2024 Commission told to be more vigilant in oversight of emergency purchases as pandemic spending scrutinized.
Spain: The Zombie Nation José Papparelli March 25, 2024 The government has no life. It is logically amoral, and it lacks a soul.
Instability, Drug Trafficking, and Human Rights in Guinea-Bissau P. Costa Simões February 27, 2024 Guinea-Bissau is politically unstable and plagued by drug traffickers. The president himself may be implicated in the violence.
