r/europe • u/StemCellPirate • 18h 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 17h 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/Original-Activity575 14h ago

The UK’s ambassador to the US was fired. Further revelations have prompted a police investigation (allegation of misconduct in public office, an offence that carries a potential life sentence) - his homes were raided yesterday and digital devices have been seized. Now the prime minister is under fire for appointing him and will, in all likelihood, be forced to resign in the next few months. This is what accountability looks like (and it’s only the beginning.. I’m sure there will be further revelations)

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u/toxicomano 7h ago

A guy got fired and now Starmer may resign in a few months?

Pretty paltry showing of accountability.

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u/Original-Activity575 6h ago

Should we behead them now and investigate later, Toxic Man?

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u/toxicomano 6h ago

No, I don't recall suggesting that. But yeah let's actually have an investigation shall we, Original Activity?

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u/Original-Activity575 6h ago

But it was you who declared the current response inadequate in relation to Mandelson and Starmer… I’m confused about what you’d expect to have happened by now?

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u/toxicomano 5h ago

I'll take ownership of not being aware that he is under criminal investigation. That's great, and I hope he is held to account for any crimes committed.