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Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2022 NUPES agreement: Open split in Socialist Party and dissident candidates” and “2023 Marseille congress: Extremely close vote, mutual allegations of irregularities and compromise to resolve crisis”.
16 controversies · 28 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2016: Dismissed from tax administration for breaching duty of discretion” and “2021: Rape allegation, arrest and outbreak of deadly demonstrations”.
16 controversies · 21 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Guilty plea in Prime Minister's residence meals case” and “Meni Naftali: civil judgment describes abusive working environment at residence”.
16 controversies · 29 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “May 2019: coalition with Liberals d'Andorra after territorial electoral alliance with PS — 'betrayal' allegations” and “March 2015-October 2016: family banking transactions around BPA intervention and suspicions of insider information”.
16 controversies · 47 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “2012-2015: public Nikola Tesla project — industrial promises, public guarantees and financial collapse” and “2013: sale of E-RAOP equipment for 1.25 million KM after valuation of approximately 8 million”.
16 controversies · 36 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “January 2015: SYRIZA coalition with right-wing national-conservative Independent Greeks” and “June 2015: surprise referendum on creditors' proposals”.
15 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Facebook Post about Roma People: Administrative Fine Subsequently Overturned by Court” and “Bairro da Jamaica: Final Civil Judgment for Racial Segregation”.
15 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “March 2007: rushed appointment of FBiH government overturned by High Representative during vetting” and “2008-2011: attempt to appoint Andrija Kolak to FBiH Constitutional Court outside HJPC list”.
15 controversies · 39 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Toulouse: senior civil servant complains of verbal aggression, alleged sidelining and refusal of leave” and “Ajaccio: demonstrations banned in Jardins de l'Empereur following violence and xenophobic gatherings”.
15 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1988: Participation in Tehran 'death commission' during mass executions of political prisoners” and “2018: Publicly defends 1988 executions as achievement of political system”.
15 controversies · 11 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1 000 $ fundraising dinner with pharmaceutical executives” and “Highly contested study claiming Quebec sovereignty would be financially "profitable"”.
15 controversies · 4 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Confrontation with Diane Abbott following Jeremy Corbyn's election and apology for insults” and “International Men's Day: laughter in committee and accusation of dismissing men's problems”.
15 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2012: Long-range rocket launch despite UN resolutions” and “2013: Execution of uncle Jang Song Thaek following dramatic purge”.
15 controversies · 12 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2008: expense claims controversies from time as county mayor and minister” and “2009: criticised handling of COP15 presidency in Copenhagen”.
15 controversies · 27 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Austrian investigation reopened in 2005 into possible involvement in Abdul Rahman Qassemlou assassination” and “2005 call for Israel to disappear from the political map”.
15 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Bank of England: exceptionally high remuneration and housing allowance” and “Forward guidance: changes in thresholds and criticism of monetary policy messaging credibility”.
15 controversies · 30 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Project Raven: cyber-surveillance programme targeting dissidents, journalists and political opponents” and “Ahmed Mansoor's imprisonment and international criticism of detention conditions”.
15 controversies · 35 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “ABCD de l'égalité: central target of controversy over alleged 'gender theory'” and “Prostitution: support for criminalising clients despite criticism from frontline associations”.
15 controversies · 28 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Remarks about Indigenous residential schools on day of federal apology, followed by formal apology” and “Use of expression 'tar baby' and controversy over racial connotations”.
15 controversies · 21 sources
Authoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocitiesPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “1963–1975: Takes leadership of Communist Party of Kampuchea and pursues armed revolutionary strategy” and “1975: Decision to empty Phnom Penh and other cities immediately after Khmer Rouge victory”.
15 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “Shimon Peres Bundestag speech: refusal to join standing ovation” and “2016 controversies over 'Gastrecht', Cologne, Ansbach and refugee integration”.
15 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 15 controversies, including “2021–2022: Freeman Mbowe arrested on terrorism charges before prosecution discontinued” and “2021: Promise of greater media freedom but new suspensions of critical newspapers”.
15 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and governmentAuthoritarian regimes, wars and mass atrocities
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “1989: Becomes Supreme Leader amid debate over religious qualifications” and “1992–1997: Mykonos restaurant murders — German judgment implicates Iran's highest leaders”.
14 controversies · 14 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “1999: parliamentary campaign against forced marriage and support for Zena Briggs” and “2001: proposal to require some immigrant spouses to learn English and use of phrase 'importing poverty'”.
14 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “1953 Qibya raid led by Sharon's unit and condemned by Security Council” and “Kahan Commission: personal responsibility for failure to prevent Sabra and Shatila massacres”.
14 controversies · 26 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Statement that Huwara should be "wiped out", condemned as incitement to violence” and “Remarks suggesting that starving two million Gaza residents could be "justified and moral"”.
14 controversies · 21 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2020: COVID-19 outbreak in migrant worker dormitories while co-chairing task force” and “2021: Trust scandal over police use of TraceTogether data”.
14 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “June–July 2024: Elected amid low turnout in system with screened candidates” and “August 2024: 'National unity' cabinet combines reformists and conservatives at cost of substantial compromises”.
14 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2011 resignation after failed referendum on free school meals” and “Family land in Naegok-dong: suspicions of false statement and conflict of interest, without indictment”.
14 controversies · 27 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “2020–2021: David Cameron's lobbying of the Treasury for Greensill and messages showing Sunak pressing his team to examine the request” and “July–August 2020 / 2023 inquiry: 'Eat Out to Help Out' launched without specifically consulting leading scientific advisers”.
14 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 14 controversies, including “Gripen fighter jet selection: lobbying allegations and parliamentary inquiry” and “Conflict-of-interest complaint involving future wife and property: case closed with no violation”.
14 controversies · 29 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “1996 wedding video shows Alfano greeting Croce Napoli, described as local mafia boss” and “'Lodo Alfano': temporary immunity for four highest state offices ruled unconstitutional”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “School timetable reform: greater flexibility fails to end local opposition” and “ABCD de l'égalité: decision not to roll out programme nationwide and accusations of retreat in face of opponents”.
13 controversies · 20 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Ontario Health Premium following an election promise not to raise taxes” and “Caledonia crisis and criticism of law enforcement and land dispute management”.
13 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2024–2026: 'Internal armed conflict', militarisation of security and documented allegations of abuses by security forces” and “2024: Wife's company Echo Olón property project — conflict of interest and environmental controversy”.
13 controversies · 23 sources
SportPolitics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Proposed 25 million-euro indoor velodrome in Sarzeau, ultimately abandoned” and “Relations with Igor Makarov before election as UCI president”.
13 controversies · 13 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2021 shift towards law and order: 30,000 additional police officers and pledge of a left 'not soft on crime'” and “'Good wine, good meat, good cheese': Controversy over gastronomic identity and PCF's working-class strategy”.
13 controversies · 24 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Official visit to Russian-annexed Crimea and publicly acknowledged closeness to Moscow” and “2017 campaign: Reasoning denounced as conspiratorial concerning American influence in France”.
13 controversies · 19 sources1 formal charge
Politics and government
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer and former Conservative MP.
13 controversies · 22 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Career in KGB and leadership of Soviet Azerbaijan: Security apparatus and patronage system” and “Return to power in June 1993 following fall of elected President Abulfaz Elchibey”.
13 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Former Health Secretary, Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
13 controversies · 23 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Senate candidacy: FEC complaint over declaration timing and use of state funds closed with no reason to believe violation occurred” and “Missouri Attorney General: Coordination between political consultants and public employees, disputed use of state vehicle”.
13 controversies · 17 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Quarto: criticism of M5S handling of reported pressure on mayor's office” and “Paola Muraro affair: controversy over email reporting judicial investigation”.
13 controversies · 18 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “1983–1985 military regime: authoritarianism, detentions and "War Against Indiscipline"” and “Economic policy: exchange controls, border closures and recessions”.
13 controversies · 19 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “March 2013: Cyprus bail-in and reversal over deposit haircuts” and “2013–2020: expansion and subsequent abolition of 'Golden Passports' programme”.
13 controversies · 16 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “2022–2023: break with DISY and independent presidential candidacy” and “2023: gender parity and renewal promises only partly fulfilled in first government”.
13 controversies · 22 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Break with 17-Year BJP Alliance Following Narendra Modi's Rise” and “Jitan Ram Manjhi: Nitish's Chosen Successor Subsequently Ousted in Internal Crisis”.
13 controversies · 15 sources
Politics and government
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Biondi 'salvaladri' decree: Maroni says he was misled and offers resignation” and “Internal Lega split over fall of first Berlusconi government”.
13 controversies · 18 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
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