Nepotism scandal rocks German economy ministry.
TL;DR
Germany's Economy Minister, Peter Altmaier, has fired his close aide, Michael Stübgen, over allegations of nepotism. Stübgen is accused of using his position to secure a job for his wife at a state-owned company. The scandal has caused controversy in Germany, with critics calling for greater transparency and accountability in government appointments.
- Germany's economy minister sacks close aide in nepotism scandal Financial Times
- Germany’s Habeck removes state secretary embroiled in cronyism affair POLITICO Europe
- Germany: Economy minister aide ousted over nepotism scandal DW (English)
- Top German ministry official resigns after accusations of favoritism The Associated Press
- German economy ministry official leaves post amid nepotism scandal Reuters
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