German Green party leaders face inquiry into Covid bonuses

Role of ministers in approving €1,500 payment for leaders and party HQ staff comes under scrutiny

Berlin prosecutors have launched an investigation into the leadership of Germany’s Green party, including the new vice-chancellor and foreign minister, over Covid bonus payments last winter.

Prosecutors and the party confirmed on Wednesday the investigation into a preliminary suspicion of breach of trust after a report by the weekly publication Der Spiegel.

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Source: The Guardian