Amid internal discussions about rules to limit lectures by ministers, the company of Supreme Federal Court (STF) minister André Mendonça is sponsoring an event in Germany where he is one of the main attractions. Mendonça is currently the rapporteur of the investigation into the frauds that led to the liquidation of Banco Master by the Central Bank. The Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban) is also listed as an institutional supporter of the event, with its president expected to participate in a panel discussion. The conference comes at a time when the president of the Supreme Court, Edson Fachin, is striving to implement a code of ethics for court ministers. Conferences and lectures have faced criticism for allegedly allowing interested parties greater access to the Supreme Court members. Earlier this month, Minister Alexandre de Moraes responded to these criticisms, stating that public opinion has begun to