The Rose Affair

The Rose Affair was a political scandal in 1974 involving allegations of corruption, forgery, and abuse of power linked to the sale of a valuable rose cultivar. Authorities suspected that officials used their positions to influence the sale for personal gain, leading to investigations and public outrage. The scandal shed light on issues of transparency and integrity within the agricultural and political sectors, prompting reforms and increased oversight to prevent similar incidents. It underscored the importance of accountability in public office and the dangers of cold commercial interests interfering with governmental processes.