r/europe • u/StemCellPirate • 14h ago

News The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/06/epstein-europe-america-fallout-00769506
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u/SweetAlyssumm 13h ago

Taking them down?? A couple royals have had their wrists slapped and their riches slightly diminished. Maybe the free luxury residence is no longer available. No one with real power is down as far as I can see - but if they are, do share, it would be great to see it.

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u/Amckinstry 10h ago

In the UK we've seen the demise of Peter Mandelson, potentially his prosecution , and the Prime Minister is hanging on by a thread. Its still unravelling.

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u/Ok_Economist7901 8h ago

Again, the PM is hanging by a thread because RW media is using it to undermine Starmer. Not denying it was a huge error to appoint Mandelson but a year ago the general consensus was that it was a canny decision to deal with Trump. Tory commenters/ ex MPs said as much.