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Judge doubts Zapatero's consultancy role, suggesting company was set up for commissions

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A judge expressed doubt about former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero's advisory role in a company, suggesting it seemed designed to receive commissions.
  • The magistrate stated that without Zapatero's involvement, the company might have gone bankrupt.
  • This raises questions about the nature of Zapatero's consultancy and potential conflicts of interest.

Investigating magistrate Santiago Pedraz has voiced skepticism regarding the role of former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in the company 'Relevant Analysis'. Pedraz suggested the firm appeared to be structured specifically to funnel commissions.

During a judicial inquiry, the magistrate stated that Zapatero's involvement was crucial, implying the company would have faced bankruptcy without his presence. This observation casts a shadow over Zapatero's post-premiership activities and the nature of his advisory positions.

The judge's remarks highlight concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the appropriateness of a former head of government holding such a significant, seemingly commission-based role in a private enterprise. The investigation continues to scrutinize the financial dealings and advisory functions of 'Relevant Analysis'.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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