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Former Spanish PM Zapatero Investigated in Graft Probe

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is facing a judicial investigation over allegations of graft and influence-peddling. The former leader has declared his innocence, stating he always acted with respect for legality.

19 May, 06:00 — 19 May, 17:17
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NYTMostly Factual26d ago

Zapatero, Spain’s Former Leader, Investigated for Graft

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who led Spain from 2004 to 2011, is accused of influence peddling after he left office. He has denied wrongdoing.

By Carlos Barragán

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FTVery High26d ago

Former Spanish PM Zapatero targeted in corruption probe

Ex-Socialist premier under investigation over links to airline bailout by Pedro Sánchez government

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The GuardianMostly Factual26d ago

Former Spanish PM under criminal investigation as €53m bailout of airline examined

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who denies any wrongdoing, ordered to appear at Spain’s highest criminal court on suspicion of influence-peddling The former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for alleged influence-peddling and other offences by a judge examining the state bailout of a Venezuela-linked airline during the Covid pandemic. Zapatero, a socialist who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2011, has been ordered to appear before Spai...

By Sam Jones in Madrid

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual26d ago

Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe

High court is investigating Zapatero over airline aid, putting pressure on current PM.

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SCMPMostly Factual26d ago

Spain investigates ex-prime minister Zapatero over airline bailout scandal

Spain’s former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, according to a court on Tuesday. The move adds to pressure on current Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, already weakened by corruption investigations involving family members and senior political allies. Zapatero, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2011, was not originally...

By Agence France-Presse

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DWHigh26d ago

Spanish ex-PM Zapatero investigated over airline bailout

A Spanish court says it is probing ex-Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling. The case puts more pressure on the current premier, Pedro Sanchez, who is dogged by corruption probes.

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EL PAISMostly Factual26d ago

Former Spanish PM Zapatero charged over alleged influence‑peddling scheme

The ex-prime minister is accused of receiving $2 million linked to the public bailout of the airline Plus Ultra

By Óscar López-Fonseca,Irene Dorta

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The IndependentMostly Factual26d ago

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero under investigation for role in airline bailout

A Spanish court is investigating former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling tied to a government airline bailout

By Via AP news wire

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straits-timesMostly Factual26d ago

Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated in influence peddling case - The Straits Times

Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated in influence peddling case  The Straits Times

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irish-independent26d ago

Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated in influence peddling case

By David Latona

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zerohedgeLow26d ago

"Closely Monitoring The Situation": Germany Fears Next Migration Wave After Spanish PM Welcomes Hundreds Of thousands Of Illegals

"Closely Monitoring The Situation": Germany Fears Next Migration Wave After Spanish PM Welcomes Hundreds Of thousands Of Illegals Via Remix News, With Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez legalizing what could amount to as many as 1.6 million migrants, other EU member states are getting worried, and not just neighboring France. While the Socialist prime minister’s announcement originally aimed to naturalize some 500,000 migrants by handing them residency permits and work perm...

By Tyler Durden

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First report: zerohedge · 19 May, 06:00Full coverage: 32 · 14hWindow: 14h
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zerohedge19 May, 06:00First to report

"Closely Monitoring The Situation": Germany Fears Next Migration Wave After Spanish PM Welcomes Hundreds Of thousands Of Illegals

2h later
straits-times19 May, 08:13

Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated in influence peddling case - The Straits Times

observador19 May, 08:17

Ex-PM investigado por branqueamento e tráfico de influências

publico19 May, 08:34

Espanha: Zapatero indiciado em caso de alegada lavagem de dinheiro

AP19 May, 08:44

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero under investigation for role in airline bailout - AP News

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iefimerida19 May, 09:56

Ισπανία: Υπό δικαστική έρευνα ο πρώην πρωθυπουργός Θαπατέρο για υπόθεση άσκησης αθέμιτης επιρροής

Al Jazeera19 May, 10:08

Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe

irish-independent19 May, 10:08

Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated in influence peddling case

n1-serbia19 May, 10:31

Bivši premijer Španije osumnjičen za trgovinu uticajem zbog davanja državnog novca avio-kompaniji

The Independent19 May, 10:44

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero under investigation for role in airline bailout

vijesti-me19 May, 11:04

Bivši premijer Španije osumnjičen za trgovinu uticajem zbog...

newsmaker-md19 May, 11:33

Брали взятки за водительские права, оружие и УДО. В Резине и Шолданештах прошли обыски по делу о коррупции

The Guardian19 May, 11:43

Former Spanish PM under criminal investigation as €53m bailout of airline examined

balkan-web19 May, 11:50

Ish-kryeministri i Spanjës nën hetim për korrupsion, Zapatero thirret në gjykatë për “Plus Ultra”

DW19 May, 12:03

Spanish ex-PM Zapatero investigated over airline bailout

newsbeast19 May, 12:22

Έρευνα σε βάρος του πρώην πρωθυπουργού Θαπατέρο για αθέμιτη άσκηση επιρροής

el-mundo19 May, 12:39

Zapatero, en un vídeo tras su imputación: "Jamás he realizado ninguna gestión en relación con el rescate de Plus Ultra"

FT19 May, 12:41

Former Spanish PM Zapatero targeted in corruption probe

meta-mk19 May, 12:42

Поранешниот шпански премиер Сапатеро е под истрага за злоупотреба на влијание и перење над 53 милиони евра

index-hr19 May, 12:49

Bivši španjolski premijer pod istragom zbog korupcije

SCMP19 May, 12:53

Spain investigates ex-prime minister Zapatero over airline bailout scandal

mkd-mk19 May, 13:19

Голем корупциски скандал во Украина, откриен комплекс на луксузни вили (ВИДЕО)

dnevnik-bg19 May, 13:25

Близък поддръжник на испанския премиер Санчес е разследван за търговия с влияние

EL PAIS19 May, 14:13

Former Spanish PM Zapatero charged over alleged influence‑peddling scheme

berlingske19 May, 14:30

Spaniens ekspremierminister efterforskes i sag om millionstøtte

orf19 May, 14:53

Spanische Justiz ermittelt gegen Ex-Premier Zapatero

la-vanguardia19 May, 15:37

Las conversaciones que cercan a Zapatero: “Han montado una 'boutique finance'. Por ahí vendrá la mordida”

le-figaro19 May, 16:19

Soupçon de détournement de fonds publics : Édouard Philippe visé par une enquête

dh-les-sports19 May, 16:59

Soupçon de détournement de fonds publics: un juge va enquêter sur un ancien Premier ministre français, candidat à la présidentielle

NYT19 May, 17:17

Zapatero, Spain’s Former Leader, Investigated for Graft

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naftemporiki19 May, 18:25

Γαλλικά ΜΜΕ: Ξεκινά δικαστική έρευνα σε βάρος του Εντουάρ Φιλίπ, αντιμετωπίζει κατηγορίες για διαφθορά

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digi2419 May, 20:06Latest update

Fostul premier francez Edouard Philippe, candidat la preşedinţie, este vizat într-o anchetă de deturnare de fonduri