Belgian Ministers Grilled Over Fortis Bank

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - MARCH 09: Former Prime Minister Yves Leterme swears an oath at a hearing, held by the Fortis Commission at the Federal Parliament on March 9, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium. The commission is investigating claims that the Belgium Governments Justice Minister and Prime Minister's chief of staff attempted to influence a judge to allow the sale of Fortis assets to BNP Paribas during a case brought by Shareholders challenging the sale of Fortis assets. Fortis Shares have jumped 20 percent, March 9, 2009 following a revised deal with BNP Paribas to take over the Belgian banking assets of Fortis. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)