Ex-German Chancellor Could Be Sanctioned Over Rosneft Ties

European Parliament is threatening sanctions against Gerhard Schröder unless the former German chancellor, who serves as chairman of the supervisory board of Russian state oil giant Rosneft, resigns from posts in Russian companies, according to EURACTIV, citing a draft motion that has not been made public.   In a motion said to be supported by a wide range of political parties, including parties close to Schröder, the signatories demand that former European ministers resign from all positions in Russian companies, specifically…