German Green party leaders face inquiry into Covid bonuses
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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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