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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Nepotism Back and Forth at CFE-Pemex

The article discusses nepotism involving the leadership of Mexico's state-run companies CFE and Pemex, highlighting the questionable practices of Emilia Calleja and Victor Rodríguez.

Mar 2 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: In the Prienai Municipality, after firing an employee, the director's relative took the position

A director in Prienai Municipality appointed her cousin to a senior position following the dismissal of another employee, who received a payout for wrongful termination.

Mar 2 • 06:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After an employee was dismissed in Prienai municipality, the administrator's relative was hired instead

An administrator's relative was hired shortly after the dismissal of an employee, raising concerns about nepotism.

Mar 2 • 05:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Dirty dealings and power aspirations in the AfD: Voters let the AfD get away with it

The AfD is accused of nepotism and misusing taxpayer money to enrich its members, undermining its own anti-establishment narrative.

Mar 1 • 17:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism in the SPD: 'The Impression of an SPD Network is Long Established'

Allegations of nepotism are surfacing within the SPD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, highlighting connections between party officials and family members in key positions.

Feb 27 • 14:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD: Here, networking is of utmost importance

The article discusses accusations of favoritism within the AfD party's Saxony-Anhalt state branch.

Feb 27 • 14:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Little House: MP Šichtařová employs her partner as an assistant

Czech MP Šichtařová has come under scrutiny for employing her partner as her assistant, raising questions about nepotism and governance.

Feb 27 • 05:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism in the AfD: What is Collusion and What is Just Networking

The AfD faces allegations of nepotism, sparking debates within the Bundestag about the implications and extent of these practices.

Feb 26 • 18:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pauline Hanson’s daughter employed in taxpayer-funded job with NSW One Nation senator

Lee Hanson, daughter of Pauline Hanson, has been hired as a senior adviser to Senator Sean Bell of NSW, in a role funded by taxpayer money.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Public entities and contracts

The article argues for the objective hiring of public officials in Ecuador, emphasizing the importance of qualifications over personal or political ties.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Eligijus Masiulis claims he received a request from Gitanas Nausėda to employ his nephew, who calls this a lie

Former politician Eligijus Masiulis alleges that President Gitanas Nausėda asked him to help find a job for his nephew, which Nausėda denies as a lie.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of city in TO partially complies with MP recommendation and keeps relatives in high positions

The mayor of Cachoeirinha, Sandrimar Alves, partly complied with a recommendation from the Public Ministry by dismissing some relatives from public administration but retained others.

Feb 25 • 21:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism in AfD: AfD Delegate Uhr Excluded from Regional Group

Martina Uhr has been excluded from the AfD's regional group in Lower Saxony due to hiring her partner and his daughter in her parliamentary office, a practice that violates Bundestag rules.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Far-Right Party Accused of "Systematic Nepotism"

The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) faces allegations of systematically favoring friends and relatives in the lead-up to state and local elections in Germany.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police Investigate Allegations of Favoritism in University Transfer and Employment for Kim Byeong-ki's Son

Police are investigating allegations against the son of independent lawmaker Kim Byeong-ki regarding favoritism in university transfer and employment opportunities.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism: The AfD Leadership is in a Dilemma

The AfD leadership is facing internal accusations of nepotism, prompting half-hearted responses as they aim to avoid unrest before upcoming elections.

Feb 24 • 16:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What is Nepotism?

The article discusses the historical context and implications of nepotism, particularly through the example of Cardinal Francesco Barberini and his connections within the Catholic Church.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Plenković 'emotionally in love' with the Šimonović family: What positions has he appointed the father, mother and daughter to?

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has appointed multiple members of the influential Šimonović family to prominent positions over the years.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police raid Bithumb headquarters over alleged job favoritism involving Kim Byung-ki's son

Police have conducted a raid on the headquarters of Bithumb after allegations arose that independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki facilitated his son's employment at the cryptocurrency exchange.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The problem is not a new tax on owner-occupied housing. It is that half of Copenhagen's housing market is closed and nepotistic

The article discusses the challenges faced by young graduates in Copenhagen's housing market, highlighting issues of accessibility and nepotism rather than merely taxation.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Old and New Connections Accusations: Are the Family Affairs of CSU and AfD Comparable?

The CSU remains cautious in addressing the nepotism scandal involving the AfD, despite having faced similar accusations 13 years ago.

Feb 23 • 20:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism and AfD: The State as Opponent and Cow

The article discusses the concept of nepotism in the context of the AfD party and critiques how the state is perceived as both an opponent and a source of resources.

Feb 23 • 20:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: AfD Faction Leadership Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against Jan Wenzel Schmidt

The AfD faction leadership has begun disciplinary proceedings against Jan Wenzel Schmidt following allegations of nepotism and internal conflicts within the party.

Feb 23 • 17:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

British publicists: Kaja Kallas has become a symbol of Brussels elite arrogance

British publicist Brendan O'Neill claims that Kaja Kallas has become the voice of the liberal elite in the EU, highlighting a significant divide between the political class and ordinary citizens.

Feb 23 • 09:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nepotism: The AfD is sinking into the swamp, the firewall must hold

The article critiques the AfD party's persistent issues with nepotism, highlighting the scandal surrounding party members hiring their relatives.

Feb 22 • 16:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police raid the office of Incheon University president over allegations of preferential hiring for Yoo Seung-min's daughter

Police conducted a raid at Incheon University’s president's office regarding allegations that Yoo Seung-min's daughter received preferential treatment in her hiring as a professor.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Everyday Life: If This Isn't a Party of the Old

The article discusses the concept of sinecures, comparing historical figures who bestowed such positions to their relatives to contemporary examples of modern sinecures with potential connections to controversial figures.

Feb 19 • 20:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice resumes the process of impeachment of the mayor of Campo Limpo Paulista

The Brazilian judiciary has authorized the continuation of the impeachment process against Mayor Adeildo Nogueira of Campo Limpo Paulista, who is facing legal challenges related to alleged nepotism and administrative misconduct.

Feb 19 • 19:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Relatives Affair: Sports Friends in the AfD Office - at the Expense of Taxpayers

A regional football club from Saxony-Anhalt is at the center of a controversy involving relatives of AfD politicians employed at taxpayer expense.

Feb 19 • 15:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wiebke Muhsal: Nepotism Allegations Against Thuringian AfD as Well

Allegations of nepotism have arisen against Thuringian AfD politician Wiebke Muhsal due to her husband's employment in a Bundestag office.

Feb 19 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Saxony-Anhalt: Alarm over espionage in the AfD

The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt is unsettled by rumors of espionage linked to a recent nepotism scandal.

Feb 19 • 07:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Employment in the City of Zagreb: Donors, Party Members...

The article discusses allegations of nepotism and political favoritism in employment within the City of Zagreb's administration, highlighting connections between local political figures and their roles in the electoral commission.

Feb 17 • 14:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Far-right AFD shaken by scandal – elected officials hired their relatives

The far-right German party AFD is embroiled in a nepotism scandal involving elected officials hiring relatives, undermining their anti-establishment stance.

Feb 17 • 10:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tredici Pietro: "I don't like those who are favored. I have tried to do it my own way"

Tredici Pietro, an Italian singer-songwriter, discusses his artistic journey and independence in the music industry, referencing the famous quote by Paolo Maldini about losing more finals than he won.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast: 'On Point': The Relatives Affair Could Be Dangerous for the AfD

The 'Relatives Affair' in the AfD party is growing and involves allegations of nepotism within various party branches, posing a serious threat to its political image.

Feb 16 • 15:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Turn the Spotlight on Lecce". The Denunciation that Could Widen the 'Nepotism' of the Cup

The article discusses ongoing issues in Italy's healthcare system, particularly highlighting nepotism in patient scheduling in Taranto, which may also extend to Lecce.

Feb 16 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Analysis: How much damage is the nepotism scandal causing the AfD?

The ongoing nepotism scandal surrounding the AfD may pose a significant problem for the party, amid a history of various controversies and scandals.

Feb 15 • 15:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism in the AfD: How the AfD Makes the State Its Prey

The article examines allegations of nepotism within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, revealing how party members reportedly pressurize colleagues to employ their relatives.

Feb 15 • 07:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism in the AfD: How the AfD Makes the State Its Prey

The article discusses how members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) engage in nepotism despite their anti-corruption stance, employing relatives in governmental positions.

Feb 15 • 07:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

One billion dollars in profits: the very lucrative financial operations of the Trump sons in 'cryptos'

Donald Trump’s sons reportedly made over a billion dollars in just over a year through various cryptocurrency ventures, following their father's increasing interest in digital assets.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Nepotism: The Thriving Family Business of the AfD

The article discusses the nepotism within the AfD party, highlighting numerous instances where family members of political representatives are employed in other members' offices, raising concerns about the party's appropriateness and integrity.

Feb 13 • 19:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AfD Affair: Nepotism Accusations Against Frohnmaier and Chrupalla

The AfD party is embroiled in a scandal over accusations of nepotism involving several politicians, including Markus Frohnmaier and Tino Chrupalla.

Feb 13 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Nepotism: What Extent the Scandals in the AfD Have

The AfD faces increasing allegations of nepotism, with relatives of parliamentarians being employed in other members' offices, raising concerns about the scandal's implications beyond Saxony-Anhalt.

Feb 13 • 11:02 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Claudia leaves it to Morena to decide whether to form a coalition with nepotists

Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Morena must decide on a coalition with a party that has nominated a family member for a political position.

Feb 13 • 08:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Monreal assures that candidates from Morena and PVEM for the governorships of Zacatecas and SLP are not challenging Sheinbaum

Ricardo Monreal stated that candidates from Morena and PVEM for the governorships of Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí are not defying Claudia Sheinbaum's call to avoid electoral nepotism in 2027.

Feb 13 • 00:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Chrupalla Employs Wife of a Party Colleague

Tino Chrupalla, leader of the AfD, has employed the wife of a party colleague, sparking discussions about nepotism within the party.

Feb 12 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TJ-SP injunction suspends the process to revoke the mayor of Campo Limpo Paulista

A São Paulo court has suspended the revocation process of the mayor of Campo Limpo Paulista, Adeildo Nogueira da Silva, until the legality of a voter’s decision is resolved.

Feb 12 • 15:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mayor of Buriticupu is sued for nepotism after violating TAC with the Public Ministry

The mayor of Buriticupu, João Carlos Teixeira da Silva, is facing legal action for nepotism after allegedly violating an agreement designed to prevent such practices in his administration.

Feb 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Process that investigated irregularities in the appointment of Marconi Perillo's brother-in-law as a TCM advisor is archived

The Goiás Court of Justice has archived the investigation into the appointment of Sérgio Antônio Cardoso de Queiroz, brother-in-law of former governor Marconi Perillo, as a counselor for the State Court of Accounts.

Feb 12 • 13:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Saxony-Anhalt: Here the Self-Service Mentality Among AfD MPs is Revealed

The article discusses allegations of nepotism and financial misconduct among AfD representatives in the Saxony-Anhalt parliament, highlighting contradictions to the party's claims of integrity.

Feb 12 • 12:27 UTC

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