Influence peddling

Paris Court Finds Ex-President Sarcozy Guilty of Illegal Campaigning

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty Thursday of illegal campaign financing of his unsuccessful 2012 reelection bid.

Sarkozy wasn't present at the Paris court for the verdict's announcement.

The court stated that Sarkozy "knew" the legal limit was at stake and "voluntarily" failed to supervise additional expenses.

Ex-Minister Sebastian Vladescu faces criminal proceedings for taking bribery and influence peddling

Ex-Minister of Public Finance Sebastian Vladescu is facing criminal proceedings initiated against him by DNA (National Anti-Corruption Directorate) for two counts of bribery and influence peddling, on an ongoing basis.

Nicolas Sarkozy to Face Trial for Corruption and Influence Peddling

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sent to trial for corruption and influence peddling, The Guardian writes.
The case centres over phone calls Sarkozy allegedly made to a senior judge who was investigating claims that his 2007 presidential campaign was illegally funded.

Non merci: French voters reject corruption in politics

French voters just won't tolerate corruption in politics anymore - that appears to be the message from the swift downfall of the country's powerful security minister.

It's a notable shift from the past, when influence peddling seemed endemic and politicians untouchable, even when they were accused of shocking scandals.

Anti-corruption Directorate: Vasile Blaga, prosecuted for influence peddling, under court supervision

The National Anti-corruption Directorate (DNA) has started a criminal prosecution of Senator, MP Vasile Blaga, co-Chair of the National Liberal Party, at the time of the acts a secretary-general of a ruling party, for influence peddling, a release by the DNA reads.

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