MEPs push for new body to probe EU corruption allegations
A coalition of right-wing and non-affiliated MEPs has secured the 180 signatures required to trigger a vote on the creation of a new committee to investigate corruption…
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Croatian government officials arrested over alleged fraud in travel claims
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has opened a criminal investigation against two officials from Croatia’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs…
EU pauses corporate reporting, worldwide companies not yet under Brussels’ thumb
On April 3, the European Parliament ratified a decision to stop the clock on scheduled corporate reporting and compliance requirements – most notably the Corporate…
EC admits ‘misuse’ and ‘undue lobbying activities’ in grant awards
The European Commission has admitted that grants from the €5.
‘EC denies transparency on NGO funding,’ claim MEPs
Conservative MEPs looking for more transparency regarding European Union funding for activist NGOs said they had the door slammed in their faces by the European…
EU and Soros-funded NGO accuses Italy of ‘undermining democracy’
According to the Civil Liberties Union for Europe, Italy, along with Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovakia, have been contributing to a "democratic race to the…
Corruption in Pakistan: A risk for South Asia’s stability and a threat for Europe
As Pakistan backs away from its anti-corruption transparency pledge, the consequences could ripple beyond its $7 billion IMF loan programme, threatening regional…
EU prosecutor’s office reports €24.8 billion fraud in 2024, half linked to VAT scams
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has reported a record €24.8 billion in fraud for 2024, more than half of which was linked to cross-border VAT scams.
Serbian police raid NGOs funded by USAID
Serbian police have raided several major non-governmental organisations in search of evidence of financial malfeasance.
Slovak PM Fico asks Musk for transparency on USAID funding
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has written an open letter to Elon Musk, the head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, asking for full transparency…
Explosive: US government’s deep involvement in European journalism
The US government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has been funnelling millions of dollars into student and professional…
EU spending: Who is getting quiet billions from the European Commission?
With President Trump's new administration combing through public spending and finding many questionable uses of taxpayers' money, in particular on payments made…
Belgian anti-corruption chief questioned in raid
Belgian investigators from the General Inspectorate of the Police (AIG), accompanied by a judge, have searched the Central Office for the Suppression of Corruption…
Committee says Qatargate investigations ‘all above board’
A Belgian intelligence board has stated that the methods of information gathering used by the Belgian intelligence and security agency (VSSE) in the context of the…
EU ombudsman slams EC for ‘maladministration’ over ‘egregious’ €28 million project document delay
The EU Ombudsman accused the European Commission of "maladministration", after it took seventeen months to give public access to documents about a €28 million…
Reynders subject of second report about alleged money laundering
Didier Reynders, who was European Commissioner of Justice under EC President Ursula von der Leyen until recently, is the subject of more allegations of money laundering,…
Money laundering allegedly tied to ex-justice Commissioner dodges new EU regulation
The apparent money laundering scheme that has been allegedly connected to former European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders uniquely does not fall under EU…
Former EU justice Commissioner Reynders investigated over alleged ‘money laundering’
Didier Reynders, who was serving as European Commissioner of Justice under EC President Ursula von der Leyen until a few days ago, has been put under investigation…
Transparency NGO warns of ‘superficial and opaque’ EC hearings process
NGO Transparency International EU has criticised the European Commission candidate audit process, saying it is rushed, superficial and opaque and casting doubt on…
EU pulls financial support from Georgia over ‘democratic backsliding’
The European Commission is pulling back €121 million in assistance for Georgia after the country voted for some laws the EU opposed.
EU’s €5 billion fund to stop irregular African migration has failed, said Court of Auditors
The EU's €5 billion fund to stop irregular migration from Africa has failed to achieve its goal, said the European Court of Auditors in a September 25 report.
Big tech deboosted millions of posts during EU elections
Big Tech platforms limited the spread of millions of posts throughout the period of the European Parliament elections in June, newly released documents have confirmed.
MEPs earning big on the side
Numerous newly elected MEPs are earning lots of money on the side, new research has shown.
Former commissioner takes senior role with controversial Chinese firm SHEIN
A former European Commissioner has sparked concern after taking a senior role at a major Chinese retailer SHEIN -- an online retailer facing accusations of compelling…
‘EU values economic interests over rule of law and democracy,’ claims Balkans expert
The EU-Serbia lithium deal, aimed at reducing Chinese influence, faces sharp criticism over Serbia's rule of law issues and the EU's perceived prioritisation of…
Nova24 chief blasts Brussels for ignoring attacks on Slovenian media
"Věra Jourová, I don't know how she is sleeping at night, with these double standards," he said.
NGOs vow to defy Georgia’s Foreign Agent law amid Brussels threats
Around 200 NGOs in Georgia said they would defy the country’s new Foreign Agent legislation amid threats from Brussels that the law could "harm Georgia's EU aspirations”.
EU presses Georgia to withdraw law on ‘foreign agents’
The European Union has urged Georgia to withdraw its “foreign agents” law.
Anti-corruption NGO calls for EP ban on MEPs’ side hustles
Anti-corruption NGO Transparency International EU has urged the European Parliament to ban side hustles by MEPs.
EP bars lobbyists for Amazon despite US firm’s €18 million ‘influence budget’
The European Parliament has kicked out Amazon lobbyists who had permanent access badges to European Union buildings but had refused three requests to tell a parliamentary…