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Guttenberg's political career survived his scandal. In 2011, Guttenberg was appointed German Minister of Defense. After it was discovered that Guttenberg had plagiarized his doctorate, he resigned. Guttenberg's resignation was a major scandal in Germany, and it raised questions about the integrity of the German government. Despite the scandal, Guttenberg's political career survived. In 2013, he was elected to the European Parliament.