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Hungarian police detain former central bank governor over missing billions
The continent's anti-corruption agencies have been busy. Hungarian police detained the former central bank governor over hundreds of billions of missing forints. Ukrainian investigators searched the current central bank chief. Spain's Supreme Court dismissed its own president following an internal complaint. Bulgaria's national security agents detained a regional mayor, while North Macedonia charged a former postal director. The authorities are clearing house; time will tell who is left holding the broom.
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Anti-corruption agents search National Bank chief
Ukrainian anti-corruption agents searched the premises of National Bank Governor Andriy Pyshny. The move comes as the capital clears the rubble from another series of deadly Russian drone strikes. The state is fighting for its survival on the front lines, and over its accounting in the rear.
Supreme Court dismisses president after internal complaint
Spain's Supreme Court dismissed its president, Cándido Conde-Pumpido, following an unprecedented internal complaint. The removal coincides with a reported rupture between the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court over the government's amnesty law. When the judiciary cannot agree on the rules, they appear to begin by firing each other.
Government introduces 12-year sentences for organized protesters
Italy enacted a security decree introducing up to 12 years in prison for organized violence during demonstrations. President Sergio Mattarella immediately objected to granting new powers to the military and creating new offenses for minors. The government wants to clear the streets; the head of state would prefer not to use the army to do it.
Traveler passport data appears on Russian black market
Lithuanian passport copies appeared on the Russian black market following a massive data leak. The breach coincides with Moscow's continued arming of the neighboring Kaliningrad region. The threat from the east is no longer strictly ballistic; it is increasingly digital.
Key themes Central bank raids Supreme Court dismissal Data leak Protest sentences Cabinet swearing-in