Tag: corruption
“Populism, corruption and incompetence go hand in hand and are the death of democracy”
Romanian director Alexander Nanau in Bucharest on April 12. VADIM GHIRDA / AP Collective Affair wears a Romanian film for the first time at the Oscars, which will be awarded…
The corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu resumes, the prosecutor accuses him of having used his power in an “illegitimate” way
Protesters gathered outside the Jerusalem court on Monday, April 5, 2021, for the resumption of the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP Benjamin Netanyahu…
In Bulgaria, elections in the shadow of corruption
By Jean-Baptiste Chastand Posted today at 8:00 a.m. Reserved for our subscribers FactualIn Pernik, deprived of running drinking water, voters “want things to change”, but the candidates are struggling to…
Advertised for corona test ?: Sauter probably involved in another affair
Saturday, April 03, 2021 Advertised for Corona-Test? Sauter is probably involved in another affair In connection with the mask affair, CSU politician Sauter is already being investigated. There may be…
Agreement between the Union and the SPD: Transparency rules for MPs are tightened
Friday March 26th 2021 Agreement between the Union and the SPD Transparency rules for MPs are tightened The scandals surrounding the lucrative mask business have consequences. The government groups agree…
With many exceptions: the Bundestag resolves lobby registers
Friday March 26th 2021 With many exceptions Bundestag resolves lobby register Under the impression of several alleged cases of corruption in the Union, the Bundestag passed a public lobby register.…
Sanctions blocked for "years": Walter-Borjans attacks CDU in mask affair
Saturday March 13th 2021 Sanctions blocked for "years" Walter-Borjans attacks CDU in mask affair The declaration of honor obtained from the CDU MPs is nothing more than a panic reaction,…
According to the CDU / CSU "Declaration of Honor": The Union cannot get away with it that cheaply
The remaining 243 Union MPs assure that they have not enriched themselves from the pandemic. In addition, the CDU and CSU want to respond a little to the SPD's demands…
Corruption allegations in the Union: All MEPs sign "Declaration of Honor"
Friday March 12th 2021 Corruption allegations in the Union All MPs sign "Declaration of Honor" Have other members of the CDU and CSU obtained financial advantages in connection with the…
Enrichment of mask deals: Union is examining possible further cases
Monday, March 8th, 2021 Enrichment at mask deals Union is examining possible further cases Did members of the CDU and CSU profit from the problems with material procurement in the…
"Still optimizer": Löbel is causing new outrage with his resignation
Sunday, March 7th, 2021 "Still a benefit optimizer" Löbel causes new outrage with his resignation After massive pressure from his own party, the CDU member of the Bundestag, Nikolas Löbel,…
Bribery scandal in Brazil: multi-million dollar fine for meat company holding
In 2017, the owners of J&F Investimentos were arrested. The charge: bribery. Millions of dollars are said to have flowed to officials and government members in Brazil. For J&F, the…