MEP Thaler Steps Down, But Insists on His Innocence

Ljubljana, 21 March - Zoran Thaler stepped down as a member of the European Parliament on Monday after The Sunday Times has accused him of corruption. Thaler nonetheless continues to deny having done anything illegal.

Ljubljana Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Zoran Thaler announces his decision to step down as MEP after the Sunday Times exposes his implication in a cash-for-laws scandal.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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