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Malta loses its Commissioner nominee over hospital corruption scandal

Malta's deputy prime minister resigned and asked for his nomination to the EU Commission to be withdrawn after being charged by prosecutors.

Health news

What is the Malta hospital scandal engulfing former PM Joseph Muscat?

A former prime minister has become the first in Malta to have criminal charges brought against him over a corruption scandal.

Health news

Malta backs health Commissioner pick amid hospital scandal

The ambitions of Chris Fearne, Maltese nominee for the next EU Commission, may be stymied after revelations of fraudulent hospital concessions, but he hasn't lost government support so far.

Europe News

Spain's Socialist Party stands behind Sánchez amid resignation fears

The Socialist Party met in Madrid on Saturday to express support toward Pedro Sánchez as thousands in the streets call on their prime minister not to resign.

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Europe News

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez suspends public duties to 'reflect'

Sanchez has said he is considering resigning from his position as his wife Begoña Gómez is accused of corruption.

Europe News

Spanish PM considers resigning amid wife corruption allegations

Spain's socialist leader has denied claims by a right-wing platform his wife used her position to influence business deals.

Russia

A Russian deputy defence minister appears in court on bribery charges

Timur Ivanov is accused of accepting a massive bribe when he was one of Russia's 12 deputy defence ministers.

Bulgaria

How the Bulgarian election will play a part in the Ukraine war

Bulgarians will cast their votes for a national snap election as well as EU parliament, as corruption scandals and Russia propaganda flood the country.

World News

EU's most threatening criminal networks enter legal economy

Crime webs are penetrating legitimate businesses across the 27-nation bloc, relying heavily on corruption to develop their activities.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: NATO's birthday and corruption in Europe

In this edition of State of the Union, we look at NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary against the backdrop of growing Russian hybrid warfare. Another topic is corruption in Europe - did politicians learn their lesson?

Hungary

Thousands protest in Budapest as Orban embroiled in corruption scandal

Authoritarian social conservative Viktor Orbán has already had his power shaken by a sexual abuse scandal.

Estonia

Estonia Minister of Justice resigns over corruption allegations

The official allegedly received state support to rent an apartment owned by his stepson in Tallinn.

Russia

Alexei Navalny's funeral to be held on Friday, spokesperson says

After several locations refused to host the service, Navalny's spokesperson confirmed that a site for the funeral of the Russian opposition leader has been found.

World News

Judge convicts former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz

The former Austrian Chancellor was given an eight-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of making false statements during an inquiry into alleged government corruption.

Business

Fraud value doubles and continues to increase in the UK

The majority of the scams targeting consumers are happening on social media, according to a new report.

Europe News

Slovak president tests government's move to oust anti-graft prosecutor

A new legislation fast-tracked through parliament and approved earlier this month would abolish the special prosecutor’s office, which handles serious crimes such as graft, organized crime and extremism.

Slovakia

Protests in Slovakia against government's plan to amend penal code

The controversial plans include a reduction in punishments for corruption, a possible shortening of suspended sentences, and the statute of limitations.

Europe News

EU corruption scandal: Inspector’s leaked secret remarks threaten case

A secretly recorded conversation, to which Euronews has had access, shows a leading police investigator in the so-called Qatargate probe questioning the integrity of both the repentant and the judges.

Economy

Which is Europe’s most corrupt country?

Transparency International has released its latest report about anti-corruption efforts in Western Europe and the EU.

Ukraine

Ukraine says corrupt officials stole $40 million of weapons money

Authorities say five people have been charged, with one person detained while trying to cross the border. If found guilty, they face up to 12 years in prison.