SerbiaThe article reports that Germany's government has confirmed it pays for Jerga Heskens, an advisor to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, through one of its agencies. Martin Gunter, a German Left Party member and EU delegate, calls this situation an 'absolute scandal,' arguing that such influence should be conducted through formal institutions like the government or parliament rather than directly with the president. He highlights that Heskens works for the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), which operates under the German government. Gunter emphasizes that the involvement of Germany in the Jadar lithium project, particularly through financial support to Vučić’s advisors, raises concerns about transparency and proper diplomatic channels. He states that the German government has not provided clear information about the project’s status and demands accountability.
Lectura del sesgo (Izquierda): The article frames the issue as a 'scandal' due to the direct involvement of German funds in advising Serbia's leader outside formal institutional structures. The tone criticizes the lack of transparency and suggests that the German Left Party is taking a strong stance against perceived undue access
