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EU Waters Down Powers of New Anti-Corruption Body

Tamás Orbán May 10, 2023

The proposed ethics body to counter EU institutional corruption will only have advisory authority, confidential notes from Commission Vice President Jourová revealed.

German Greens Rocked By Cronyism Claims

Thomas O'Reilly May 5, 2023

Germany’s leading green policy advisor Dr. Peter Graichen evoked the fury of the press when he stated that he ‘overlooked’ the fact that he proposed his best man as head of the German energy agency.

European Parliament Tightens Lobbying Regulations for ex-MEPs

Robert Semonsen April 19, 2023

Among other regulations, former MEPs will not be allowed to lobby legislators for six months after leaving the EU lawmaking body.

Cleaning the Augean Stables

The Editors April 18, 2023

Our hope is that the investigations that we have planned for the coming months will lead to a cleaning of the Augean stables among other parties and organizations—for the vices common to today’s political class are common to man.

Claims Surface Against MEP Maximilian Krah

Thomas O'Reilly April 18, 2023

Sources close to the situation have indicated that files have been brought to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and Krah’s immunity is likely to be lifted on the basis of the original investigation by the EU anti-fraud agency OLAF.

Von der Leyen Sued Over Pfizer Contracts

Tamás Orbán April 17, 2023

The Commission chief could see her immunity stripped as she is being sued for €50,000 in moral damages for “undermining the collective faith” in the Belgian state.

Greek Judge Alleges He Was Bribed for Vote on Legislation

Thomas O'Reilly April 15, 2023

The former judge resigned over attempts to bypass the Supreme Court as the Greek Parliament passed legislation to ban the National Party from standing in next month’s election.

Qatargate: Main Suspect MEP Kaili Released From Prison

Hélène de Lauzun April 14, 2023

Eva Kaili, now under electronic monitoring, continues to vigorously assert her innocence through her lawyer.

EPP HQ Raided Over Digital Bribery Allegations

Thomas O'Reilly April 4, 2023

The raid relates to a corruption case against top EPP official Mario Voigt, with allegations that the CDU politician awarded a contract to design an EPP campaign app on the basis of bribery.

No Solution In Sight After Bulgarian Elections

Hélène de Lauzun April 3, 2023

The fault lines between the different political groupings make combinations seem impossible, whether in the fight against corruption or on the position towards Russia.

Tag: corruption

EU Waters Down Powers of New Anti-Corruption Body

German Greens Rocked By Cronyism Claims

European Parliament Tightens Lobbying Regulations for ex-MEPs

Cleaning the Augean Stables

Claims Surface Against MEP Maximilian Krah

Von der Leyen Sued Over Pfizer Contracts

Greek Judge Alleges He Was Bribed for Vote on Legislation

Qatargate: Main Suspect MEP Kaili Released From Prison

EPP HQ Raided Over Digital Bribery Allegations

No Solution In Sight After Bulgarian Elections

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