Germany’s CDU figure Herbert Reul faces scrutiny as Euro 2024 bribery probe expands; currently State Minister for Internal Affairs in North Rhine-Westphalia, overseeing security and policing policy.
Prosecutors have launched nationwide searches tied to alleged improper allocations of hotel invites and thousands of Euro 2024 tickets. An unnamed municipal employee from Gelsenkirchen is suspected of receiving unauthorised benefits worth about $2,736. The investigation involves the DFB and Euro 2024 GmbH, with authorities emphasizing trust in major events.