‘Powerful consiglieri’ run von der Leyen’s Commission, EU transparency chief says
The term refers to advisers of a mafia boss, popularized by the film The Godfather.
The Godfather
Guns, lies and audiotape: How Biden’s family ties could lead to another pardon
For decades, a scandal-plagued Mississippi family has cozied up to the president. How will the relationship end?
Trump victory gives UK’s Nigel Farage scent of power
The leading Brexiteer has been emboldened by the electoral success of his friend across the Atlantic.
Europe’s tech gap is a major security problem, Ischinger says
Godfather of Munich Security Conference warns that EU lacks investment landscape to close gap with U.S., China.
Austria’s Cosa Nostra
My quip on a TV show gave me an insider view of how the dominant People’s Party exerts its influence throughout the country.
Sicilian town angered after ‘vile’ social media post by son of mafia boss
Corleone’s leaders say Salvuccio Riina’s message tarnished efforts to free community from reputation linked to crimeA son of a notorious Cosa Nostra mafia boss has sparked fury in the Sicilian town of Corleone after writing a message on social media th…