Starmer facing renewed scrutiny after fresh news on Mandelson’s appointment
Keir Starmer is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that Peter Mandelson was initially denied security clearance before being approved by officials for his role as British ambassador to Washington. The controversy centres on…
Peru: congress ousts president after four months
There is continuing political instability in Peru after congress removed interim president José Jerí only four months after he was appointed. Secret meetings with businessmen and allegations of influence-peddling triggered public outrage and…
EU: anti-corruption sanctions
The EU High Representative and the European Commission are willing to step up in the global fight against kleptocrats. A new anti-corruption sanctions regime would supplement the EU’s existing regime covering worldwide corruption,…

