Now they will sure have a bunch of summits at fancy places flying first class and conclude them by issuing strong inconsequential statements and allocating funds with billions earmarked to be wasted by their pals (revolving door).
Absolutely. Look at every current member of the EU commission, European Investment Bank and European Central Bank. Almost without exception, almost everyone has a scandal behind them.
Its how you get these jobs, you need to prove you have the pedigree.