Group 1 - The former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud related to an EU-funded diplomat training program, causing significant shock within the Brussels "European circle" [1][3] - The investigation focuses on the "EU Diplomatic Academy" project, which was awarded to the European College after a public tender by the EU External Action Service, with a contract amount of approximately €650,000 [3][4] - There are strong suspicions of violations of fair competition during the tender process, with potential implications for procurement fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, and breaches of professional confidentiality [4] Group 2 - The arrest of Mogherini has further damaged the already fragile reputation of the EU, prompting calls for a more robust ethical institution to prevent corruption from the outset [4]
欧盟前“外长”涉嫌欺诈被捕，“欧洲圈”巨大震动
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-12-03 22:39