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Berlin: Berlin SPD candidate Krach rejects accusations again

The SPD's top candidate for the state parliament election is in the sights of investigations by the Hanover public prosecutor's office. There are more details - and the politician is reaffirming his stance.

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Berlin: Berlin SPD candidate Krach rejects accusations again

Steffen Krach, the SPD Spitzenkandidat for Berlin, has denied all allegations against him following new details of the investigation. The Staatsanwaltschaft Hannover is investigating Krach on suspicion of accepting benefits in two cases and making anti-competitive agreements in public tenders. Krach stated that he is confident the allegations will be proven unfounded. The investigation relates to a donation to the SPD-Landesverband Berlin, which was allegedly requested in connection with an official procedure.

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