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As of February 16, 2026, French prosecutors have intensified investigations into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline over suspected tax fraud linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Raids at the Arab World Institute and other locations are underway. Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has ordered probes into diplomat Fabrice Aidan's alleged ties to Epstein, amid broader European fallout from newly released US Justice Department documents.
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On February 14, 2026, Thorbjørn Jagland, former Norwegian prime minister and ex-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, was charged with aggravated corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Norwegian police searched his Oslo and other properties after US Justice Department files revealed extensive contacts and travel involving Epstein. Jagland denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with investigators.
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On February 17, 2026, Thomas Pritzker resigned immediately as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels amid revelations of his ongoing contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Pritzker, 75, expressed regret for his "terrible judgment" and will not seek re-election to Hyatt's board. CEO Mark Hoplamazian succeeds him as chairman.