A. France
B. Spain
C. Italy
D. Portugal

Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero of Spain faced an investigation related to alleged influence-peddling and financial irregularities. Spanish authorities launched the probe in connection with the controversial bailout of the airline Plus Ultra during the COVID-19 period.

Zapatero served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011 and was a major leader of Spain’s Socialist Party. Reports stated that investigators were examining whether political influence was improperly used in financial decisions involving public funds. Zapatero denied all allegations and stated that he would cooperate fully with the legal process.

Key Points

• José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is the former Prime Minister of Spain.
• He faced investigation over alleged influence-peddling and financial misconduct.
• The investigation was linked to the Plus Ultra airline bailout case.