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(Bloomberg) -- Austrian anti-corruption prosecutors asked the parliament to lift the immunity of a key lawmaker as part of a string of investigations reaching the highest echelons of politics. August Woeginger, the parliamentary group leader of the ruling People's Party, is suspected of exerting political influence over an appointment at a regional tax office, according to local media. [Extracted from the article]

Juan Carlos "rejects the allegations made against him and any alleged wrongdoing by the Spanish state is denied in the strongest of terms", his lawyers said. (Bloomberg) -- Spain's former king is fighting for immunity in a U.K. court over allegations he harassed and spied on his ex-lover. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine revoked the immunity from prosecution long enjoyed by lawmakers, meeting a key campaign pledge by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and reinforcing his corruption-busting credentials. As the new administration pushes to curb graft and improve the business climate, parliament referred a bill giving Zelenskiy more sway over the country's anti-corruption agencies to the Constitutional Court. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine revoked the immunity from prosecution long enjoyed by lawmakers, meeting a key campaign pledge by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and reinforcing his corruption-busting credentials. An explanatory note accompanying the legislation on parliament's website decried immunity as "unjustified" since it provides lawmakers with "guarantees of impunity". [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine revoked the immunity from prosecution long enjoyed by lawmakers, part of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's efforts to stamp out corruption. As the new administration pushes to curb graft and improve the business climate, parliament is also set hold a preliminary vote on legislation giving Zelenskiy more sway over the country's anti-corruption agencies. [Extracted from the article]

Guaido allies hiding, fleeing country after botched revolt The congressmen are among about a dozen key allies of Juan Guaido, the head of the powerless National Assembly who says he is the nation's rightful president, being probed for crimes including treason and conspiracy. [Extracted from the article]

This article comments on the decision of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight to permit financier and lawyer John Fox to testify in open hearings. It criticizes the subcommittee for giving congressional immunity to Fox since he faces several court actions. It advises the Department of Justice to check Fox's bribery allegations against officials of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Police seek to charge Babis over alleged misuse of EU funds Premier Babis says case is fabricated by his political rivals President Milos Zeman has promised to again name Babis as premier. [Extracted from the article]

Eight ministers, 29 senators, 42 federal deputies and three governors face inquiries over corruption allegations following Judge Edson Fachin's decision, according to the Supreme Court website. Under Brazilian law, serving politicians are shielded from prosecution by the lower courts, but Judge Fachin's decision paves the way for criminal charges in the country's highest tribunal. [Extracted from the article]

The case involves the posting in December 2015 on Le Pen's Twitter account of images showing three hostages being murdered by Islamic State, which is also known as Daesh. The photographs were accompanied by a comment from Le Pen saying "This is Daesh!". [Extracted from the article]

To contact the reporter on this story:Volodymyr Verbyany in Kiev at vverbyany1@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story:Hellmuth Tromm at htromm@bloomberg.netAndrew Langley, Tony Halpin Attribution Volodymyr Verbyany: by reporter Tony Halpin: editor Hellmuth Tromm: editor responsible Andrew Langley: editor. [Extracted from the article]