Merkel's Wirecard Ignorance Is a 'Fairy Tale': De Masi

The transcript discusses the inquiry into Wirecard's collapse, highlighting missing funds and the investigation into how such a large-scale fraud went undetected. It questions Merkel's knowledge of the situation and explores Wirecard's diplomatic significance in German-Chinese relations. The impact on small investors is noted, though it's considered less significant compared to other events like the corona crisis management and CDU corruption scandal.

What was the main focus of the inquiry into Wirecard?

• The impact of the scandal on the German economy

• The role of small investors in the company

• The missing $2 billion and how the fraud went undetected

• The company's expansion into China

What was questioned about Chancellor Merkel's involvement with Wirecard?

• Her relationship with the Chinese government

• Her role in the company's financial collapse

• Her knowledge and actions regarding the company

• Her decision to invest in Wirecard

Why was Wirecard considered a 'diplomatic jackpot' for Germany?

• It had the highest number of investors in Germany

• It was the first company with a cross-border payment license in China

• It was the largest German company in the financial sector

• It was the first German company to collapse due to fraud

How did the Wirecard scandal affect small investors?

• They were unaffected by the scandal

• They lost their life savings

• They gained significant profits

• They received compensation from the government

Which event was considered to have a larger impact than the Wirecard scandal?

• The expansion of Wirecard into China

• The management of the COVID-19 crisis

• The rise of small investors in Germany

• The collapse of another financial giant