Paul van Buitenen

Paul van Buitenen

politician Netherlands

Paul van Buitenen is a former European Union auditor who gained prominence in the late 1990s for exposing financial irregularities and corruption within the European Commission. His whistleblowing led to a significant scandal, prompting the resignation of the entire European Commission in 1999, marking a pivotal moment in EU governance and accountability. Van Buitenen's actions highlighted issues of transparency and integrity in the EU's operations, ultimately leading to reforms aimed at improving accountability within the institution.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,641
Power
16$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
North Macedonia 1 5.00 0.13% +0% 2,083,374 2,641 $12,800 16$
Totals 1 2,083,374 2,641 $12,800 16$
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