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Another ÖVP MEP quits

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The People’s Party (ÖVP) is in turmoil after two members of the European Parliament (MEP) quit within days.MEP Helga Ranner announced yesterday (Tues) she decided to resign. Austrian newspapers claimed Ranner tried to cover personal debts of around seven million Euros with MEPs’ reimbursement of expenses.Ranner vehemently denied the accusations, but argued the reports have […]

Karas set to take over from Strasser

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Othmar Karas may succeed Ernst Strasser as leader of the Austrian People’s Party’s (ÖVP) delegation in the European Parliament (EP).Strasser decided to resign as Member of the European Parliament (MEP) yesterday (Sun) after investigative journalists of the Sunday Times revealed he was willing to lobby on behalf of financial sector companies in the EP. The […]