WorldPublished: 17 June 2026 at 12:21

Spain's Former Prime Minister Questioned Over Airline Rescue

Spain's ex-PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is being questioned over alleged influence peddling related to government rescue of a small airline.

A two-day court hearing began Wednesday in Spain, where former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is being questioned over possible crimes including influence peddling. The case concerns government measures to rescue a small airline. Details of the charges have not been disclosed.

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