
French Former PM Fillon’s Final Appeal Fails in ‘PenelopeGate’ Case
The comparatively minor corruption charges against the conservative former PM are widely viewed as having been orchestrated by the popular politician’s opponents.

The comparatively minor corruption charges against the conservative former PM are widely viewed as having been orchestrated by the popular politician’s opponents.

Given the strategic dimension of the companies concerned, some former European leaders believe that remaining on their governing bodies indirectly supports Putin’s policies. Others are still working for Russian firms.