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De Masi's Book Exposes German Political Complicity in Financial Scandals

publication · 2026-07-17

Fabio De Masi, leader of the BSW party, has published a book titled "Geld, Macht, Verbrechen" (Money, Power, Crime) that scrutinizes the entanglement of German politicians in financial scandals. The work details how real-life espionage threats endanger German security, alleging that politicians not only looked away but actively participated. Key topics include Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum tax fraud, money laundering, pornography, gambling, Russian oligarchs, and the Wirecard scandal. De Masi portrays himself as a David fighting Goliath, though his rhetoric is occasionally heavy-handed. The book raises questions about why a former chancellor showed no doubt despite warnings.

Key facts

  • Fabio De Masi is the leader of the BSW party.
  • His book is titled 'Geld, Macht, Verbrechen'.
  • The book examines German political involvement in financial scandals.
  • It covers Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum tax fraud, money laundering, and Wirecard.
  • De Masi alleges politicians actively participated in security threats.
  • The book's rhetoric is described as occasionally heavy-handed.
  • It questions a former chancellor's lack of doubt despite warnings.
  • The narrative frames De Masi as a David against Goliath.

Entities

Institutions

  • BSW
  • Rowohlt Verlag
  • BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht)
  • Die Linke
  • Wirecard
  • Raiffeisenbank Attersee

Locations

  • Germany

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