Hanning corruption case links to Azerbaijan; Knaus warns of systemic European bribery

German media report that August Hanning, a former senior intelligence official, is implicated in a corruption case with traces leading to Azerbaijan, echoing a pattern previously exposed by Gerald Knaus. The case suggests that bribery of European officials by foreign actors may be widespread, raising concerns about institutional integrity. The extent of the network and Hanning's specific role remain unclear.