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EU Parliament probes fake email in EPP election fight
A bogus email impersonating a senior lawmaker surfaces days before the European People's Party votes on vice-chair positions.
In brief
A bogus email impersonating a senior lawmaker surfaces days before the European People's Party votes on vice-chair positions. The European Parliament is investigating a forged email impersonating Polish lawmaker Andrzej Halicki that attacked Portuguese colleague Sebastião Bugalho ahead of EPP vice-chair elections on…
Fake email targets EPP election
The European Parliament is investigating a bogus email impersonating Polish lawmaker Andrzej Halicki. The email attacked Portuguese colleague Sebastião Bugalho ahead of the EPP's vice-chair elections.
“shameful allegations based on fake e-mails”
Parliament confirms email is forged
Parliament services confirmed the email is not authentic. A spokesperson said they are in contact with the member concerned to investigate and prevent further cases like this.
“Our services have confirmed that it is not an authentic email.”
Vote happens Tuesday with twelve candidates
The EPP will vote on Tuesday for ten vice-chair positions. Twelve lawmakers, including Bugalho and Halicki, are competing for the spots in a fierce campaign.
What matters most
The European Parliament is investigating a forged email impersonating Polish lawmaker Andrzej Halicki that attacked Portuguese colleague Sebastião Bugalho ahead of EPP vice-chair elections on Tuesday.
