Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links

The Guardian - World NewsEN 5 min read 100% complete by Nadeem Badshah and Pippa CrerarFebruary 26, 2026 at 10:47 PM

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Peter Mandelson, former EU trade commissioner, is facing an inquiry by the European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) at the request of the European Commission. The inquiry stems from allegations that Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as trade commissioner between 2004 and 2008. The US Department of Justice released documents suggesting this, including details of a €500bn euro bailout. Mandelson, who denies wrongdoing, was also arrested and released on bail in the UK over related allegations of misconduct in public office. Separately, the UK Defence Secretary ordered a review of military records regarding Epstein's flights landing at RAF bases, following concerns that the British state may have facilitated Epstein's activities.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 40% John Healey 40% Brussels 50% Gordon Brown ×250% United Kingdom 50% Ministry of Defence 50% US Department of Justice ×260% European Anti-Fraud Office (Olaf) 70% European Commission ×370% Jeffrey Epstein ×790% Peter Mandelson ×590%

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jeffrey epstein 100% peter mandelson 90% eu inquiry 80% trade commissioner 70% misconduct in public office 70% sensitive government information 60% raf airfields 50% european anti-fraud office 50% bailout 40%

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