Ex-EU Chief Bails On Role Amidst Fraud Probe... Again?
Federica Mogherini's departure from the College of Europe, described by Deutsche Welle as related to a fraud probe concerning former EU Parliament members, isn't just about Mogherini. This saga echoes louder about the systemic lack of accountability plaguing European institutions, especially after the 'Qatargate' scandal saw top officials like Eva Kaili detained. The pattern is chillingly
consistent: high-ranking officials enjoy privileged positions, investigations emerge, and then they quietly 'resign' or 'step aside' with little lasting consequence. One might wonder if the 'probe' is merely a PR exercise before the next plum assignment. After all, the European Union's revolving door between public service and lucrative private sector or academic roles often raises more questions
than it answers regarding transparency and influence peddling.