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MUNICH, GERMANY, JUL 31 – Eduard Lintner received a nine-month suspended sentence and fines for recruiting politicians to lobby for Azerbaijan in Germany, a case described as classic vote-buying by the court.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Auto giants report profits slump in the first half of the year, a retired politician is convicted of bribery on behalf of Azerbaijan, metal fans celebrate the opening of the Wacken festival and more news from around Germany on Thursday, July 31st.
In Munich, former member of the Bundestag, Eduard Lintner, was convicted of bribery by deputies. He was part of a larger network. What was its aim?
A former German MP was sentenced today to nine months in prison, suspended, for a corruption case at the Council of Europe, the so-called “Caviargate”. Eduard Lindner, 80, a former member of the European Parliament… Caviar, precious carpets and cash: Conviction of a former German MP for “Caviargate” - ΙΝΑΦΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ
A former member of the German parliament has been convicted for his role in the bribery scandal known as "caviargate." Eduard Lintner (80) received a nine-month suspended prison sentence for accepting money from Azerbaijan and encouraging other politicians to champion the country's interests.
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