5 Biggest Political Lies: From Juncker to Wegner

Kai Wegner resigned as CDU lead candidate for the Berlin election after being caught lying about secret tennis matches and fabricated phone calls. His vague admission of 'communicative mistakes' contrasts sharply with Jean-Claude Juncker's 2011 declaration during the Euro crisis: 'When it gets serious, you have to lie.' Juncker, then Eurogroup chief, continued his political career despite that statement. The article ranks the five most egregious political lies, including those involving sex, billions, and weapons of mass destruction. It notes the paradox that politicians are often most honest when admitting a lie. Wegner's resignation followed months of piecemeal revelations, while Juncker's bluntness did not derail his career.