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Federica Mogherini, the former EU foreign policy chief, is under investigation for fraud related to EU-funded training programs, with searches conducted at the College of Europe and the European External Action Service, amid allegations of procurement fraud, corruption, and conflict of interest.
Federica Mogherini, a prominent EU diplomat and current Rector of the College of Europe, has been detained as part of an anti-fraud investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office, causing shockwaves in Brussels and Rome. Her career includes roles as Italian Foreign Minister and EU High Representative, with her detention raising concerns about political and financial misconduct.
Members of the European Parliament are calling for an urgent debate into a Russian influence scandal after top European officials revealed that a pro-Kremlin website spread propaganda and "paid" European politicians. Meanwhile, the College of Europe has launched a probe following an incident where a student's door was daubed with a swastika, and Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean is set to run for a seat in the EU Parliament. Additionally, French President Macron has formed a new association, the "New Europeans" club, in an effort to unite fragmented EU liberals.