Ex-German President Wulff goes on trial over ‘favours’

Author (Corporate)	BBC
Series Title	BBC News
Series Details	14.11.13
Publication Date	14/11/2013
Content Type	News
	Former German President Christian Wulff went on trial in November 2013 accused of receiving and granting favours in office. He had resigned as President in February 2012. In Germany the case was an unprecedented, almost sensational event.
Source Link	Link to Main Source http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24933329
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Countries / Regions	Germany