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Ukraine Cabinet of Ministers Presents Comprehensive 2025-2026 Government Action Plan
  • August 18, 2025
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Ukraine Cabinet of Ministers Presents Comprehensive 2025-2026 Government Action Plan

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has unveiled a comprehensive government action plan for 2025-2026 outlining...

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Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Act on Corruption Safeguards
  • August 18, 2025
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Council of Europe Urges Denmark to Act on Corruption Safeguards

The Council of Europe has formally urged Denmark to take robust action to improve its corruption...

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Swiss Parliament Rebuffs Armenian Lobby's Multiple Initiatives
  • August 13, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Swiss Parliament Rebuffs Armenian Lobby’s Multiple Initiatives

In a series of decisive parliamentary sessions during the summer of 2025, the Swiss Parliament firmly...

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Switzerland's Push for a Binding Commitment on Gold Tariffs
  • August 12, 2025
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Switzerland’s Push for a Binding Commitment on Gold Tariffs

Switzerland’s precious metals lobby is intensifying its efforts to secure a formal, binding commitment from U.S....

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EU Funds for Polish Hospitality Sector Suspended Amid Allegations of Misuse
  • August 12, 2025
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EU Funds for Polish Hospitality Sector Suspended Amid Allegations of Misuse

European Union payouts intended to support Poland’s hospitality sector in recovering from the severe economic impacts...

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Mojsoska Blazheski: Corruption Remains Macedonia’s Biggest Challenge Amid Economic Uncertainty
  • August 11, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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Mojsoska Blazheski: Corruption Remains Macedonia’s Biggest Challenge Amid Economic Uncertainty

Nikica Mojsoska Blazheski, CEO of Macedonia2025, has underscored that corruption remains the biggest problem facing Macedonia,...

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EU Chief Prosecutor Blames Corruption for Tempi Rail Tragedy in Greece
  • August 11, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Chief Prosecutor Blames Corruption for Tempi Rail Tragedy in Greece

The tragic rail collision near Tempi Valley, Greece, that claimed 57 lives in February 2023, has...

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Council of Europe Urges German Government to Publish More Lobbying Details for Greater Transparency
  • August 11, 2025
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Council of Europe Urges German Government to Publish More Lobbying Details for Greater Transparency

The Council of Europe has recently called on the German government to increase transparency around lobbying...

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US Challenges EU Digital Surveillance Amid Rising Transatlantic Tensions
  • August 9, 2025
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US Challenges EU Digital Surveillance Amid Rising Transatlantic Tensions

The United States has intensified its opposition to European Union digital surveillance measures, sparking a new...

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Albania Dismantles Powerful Cocaine Trafficking Network Targeting Europe in Major Law Enforcement Operation
  • August 9, 2025
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Albania Dismantles Powerful Cocaine Trafficking Network Targeting Europe in Major Law Enforcement Operation

Albania has announced a significant breakthrough in its fight against organized crime, revealing the dismantling of...

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Trump Administration Intensifies Lobbying Against EU Digital Services Act
  • August 7, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Trump Administration Intensifies Lobbying Against EU Digital Services Act

The Trump Administration has launched a coordinated diplomatic campaign to oppose the European Union’s Digital Services...

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Drug-Related Corruption and Crime Plague European Seaports, Undermining Security
  • August 7, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Drug-Related Corruption and Crime Plague European Seaports, Undermining Security

European seaports have become critical battlegrounds in the fight against drug trafficking, corruption, and criminal violence,...

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Moldova's High-Profile Sentencing Marks a Significant Political Turn
  • August 7, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Moldova’s High-Profile Sentencing Marks a Significant Political Turn

A court in Moldova on August 5 sentenced Evghenia Guțul, the governor of the autonomous Gagauzia...

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Christian Rights Group Challenges Extremism Claims in EU Abortion Lobby Report
  • August 6, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Christian Rights Group Challenges Extremism Claims in EU Abortion Lobby Report

The escalating debate over abortion rights and religious influence in the European Union has taken a...

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Huawei Bribery Scandal: 5 EU Lawmakers Named in Investigation
  • August 6, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Huawei Bribery Scandal: 5 EU Lawmakers Named in Investigation

The European Parliament has publicly identified five of its lawmakers implicated in an ongoing bribery scandal...

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EU Supports Decentralized AI Ambitions with €1.5 Million Grant to AIxBlock
  • August 4, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Supports Decentralized AI Ambitions with €1.5 Million Grant to AIxBlock

In a strategic move to foster innovation and digital sovereignty, the European Union has awarded a...

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EU Imposes Transparency Obligations on General-Purpose AI
  • August 4, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Imposes Transparency Obligations on General-Purpose AI

With the entry into force of the European Union’s transparency rules for general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Russia Targeting Voters Across EU, Moldova Warns
  • August 4, 2025
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Russia Targeting Voters Across EU, Moldova Warns

As Moldova approaches its crucial parliamentary elections on September 28, alarm bells have been raised regarding...

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Spain Faces Stark Criticism from the Council of Europe on Anti-Corruption Efforts
  • August 1, 2025
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Spain Faces Stark Criticism from the Council of Europe on Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Council of Europe has issued a damning assessment of Spain, sharply criticizing the country for...

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The “Caviar Diplomacy” Scandal: Azerbaijan’s Lobbying in PACE and the Munich Court Verdict
  • August 1, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

The “Caviar Diplomacy” Scandal: Azerbaijan’s Lobbying in PACE and the Munich Court Verdict

For over a decade, Azerbaijan’s efforts to influence European decision-making through lavish gifts, cash, and hospitality—coined...

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Xlinks’ Ambitious Morocco-UK Power Link and Its Challenges
  • August 1, 2025
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Xlinks’ Ambitious Morocco-UK Power Link and Its Challenges

The British renewable energy company Xlinks is behind one of the world’s most ambitious green energy...

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Recovery Fund Fraud Case in Italy: €486,000 Seized
  • July 30, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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Recovery Fund Fraud Case in Italy: €486,000 Seized

Italian authorities have seized assets worth €486,000 in an investigation targeting suspected fraud and money laundering...

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EU Suspends Billions in Aid Following Zelensky’s Anti-Corruption Reversal
  • July 30, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Suspends Billions in Aid Following Zelensky’s Anti-Corruption Reversal

The European Union has taken the significant step of freezing billions of euros in aid to...

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EU and UNDP Bolster Moldova's Fight Against Corruption
  • July 30, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU and UNDP Bolster Moldova’s Fight Against Corruption

The Republic of Moldova is intensifying its anti-corruption efforts with strong backing from the European Union...

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European Taxpayers’ Association Files Complaint Against Two Ex-Commissioners Over NGO Funding
  • July 29, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

European Taxpayers’ Association Files Complaint Against Two Ex-Commissioners Over NGO Funding

A major controversy is sweeping the European Union after the European Taxpayers’ Association (Taxpayers Association of...

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PD MEP Ricci Among 24 Probed in Pesaro Graft Case
  • July 29, 2025
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PD MEP Ricci Among 24 Probed in Pesaro Graft Case

A major corruption probe in Italy has placed prominent Democratic Party (PD) Member of the European...

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MEP Warns Ukraine’s EU Entry May Bring “More Organised Crime”
  • July 23, 2025
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MEP Warns Ukraine’s EU Entry May Bring “More Organised Crime”

The European Union’s enlargement strategy has come under renewed scrutiny as Ukraine’s bid to join the...

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French Culture Minister Rachida Dati to Stand Trial for Corruption
  • July 23, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

French Culture Minister Rachida Dati to Stand Trial for Corruption

France’s Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, is set to stand trial on charges of corruption and...

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Antas da Cunha Ecija Signs EU AI Pact, Leading Responsible AI Compliance in Europe
  • July 22, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Antas da Cunha Ecija Signs EU AI Pact, Leading Responsible AI Compliance in Europe

Antas da Cunha Ecija, a top-tier Portuguese law firm renowned for its technological legal expertise, has...

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EU Voices Deep Concern Over Ukraine's NABU and SAPO Reforms
  • July 22, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Voices Deep Concern Over Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO Reforms

The European Union has issued a strong warning following Ukraine’s legislative move that could significantly alter...

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Belgian Parliament Urges EU to Designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization
  • July 18, 2025
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Belgian Parliament Urges EU to Designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization

In a decisive political move, the Belgian Parliament has passed a landmark resolution urging the European...

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Rising Scrutiny over Transparency in EU Lobbying Spending
  • July 17, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Rising Scrutiny over Transparency in EU Lobbying Spending

The European Union’s drive for transparency has faced a major test as high-profile companies are revealed...

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EU Continues Support as Jordan’s Public Administration Becomes More Efficient and Accountable
  • July 17, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Continues Support as Jordan’s Public Administration Becomes More Efficient

Amid sweeping global and regional challenges, the partnership between the European Union (EU) and the Hashemite...

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European Lawmakers Warn Against Weakening Landmark AI Regulation
  • July 16, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

European Lawmakers Warn Against Weakening Landmark AI Regulation

The European Union’s recent release of new guidelines and regulatory proposals governing the use of artificial...

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EU Parliament threatens broader lobbyist ban amid escalating Amazon conflict
  • July 16, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

EU Parliament threatens broader lobbyist ban amid escalating Amazon conflict

The European Parliament is on the brink of escalating its standoff with Amazon, threatening to extend...

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MEPs Urge Accelerated EU Reforms and Swift Opening of Ukraine Negotiation Clusters
  • July 16, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

MEPs Urge Accelerated EU Reforms and Swift Opening of Ukraine Negotiation Clusters

As Ukraine navigates the challenging path toward European Union membership, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)...

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Fidesz MEP Deutsch Blames Budapest Mayor for EU Funds Freeze
  • July 14, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Fidesz MEP Deutsch Blames Budapest Mayor for EU Funds Freeze

Since July 2021, the European Union has frozen significant portions of funding allocated to Hungary, citing...

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worsening political persecution and rule of law backsliding in Bulgaria
  • July 12, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Renew Europe Condemns Political Persecution Amid Varna Mayor’s Arrest in Bulgaria

The Renew Europe Group in the European Parliament has issued a strong condemnation of the escalating...

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European Commission 2025 Rule of Law Report Highlights EU Challenges
  • July 11, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

European Commission 2025 Rule of Law Report Highlights EU Challenges

The European Commission has released a comprehensive report assessing the state of the rule of law...

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EU Parliament Adds Algeria to High-Risk Money Laundering List 2025
  • July 11, 2025
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EU Parliament Adds Algeria to High-Risk Money Laundering List 2025

The European Parliament has officially endorsed Algeria’s inclusion on the European Union’s list of high-risk countries...

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EU AI Act: Europe’s First Comprehensive AI Regulation Unveiled
  • July 10, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

EU AI Act: Europe’s First Comprehensive AI Regulation Unveiled

The European Union has introduced comprehensive regulations aimed at governing the development and deployment of powerful...

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EU Considers €100 Billion Aid for Ukraine Amid Debt and Corruption
  • July 10, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Considers €100 Billion Aid for Ukraine Amid Debt and Corruption

The European Union is considering an additional €100 billion aid package to support Ukraine’s economy and...

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EU Court Sides With Eva Kaili in Key Transparency Dispute
  • July 9, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Court Sides With Eva Kaili in Key Transparency Dispute

The European Union’s General Court delivered a significant ruling on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in favor...

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  • July 9, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

European Parliament Backs Albania’s Reforms and Strong EU Membership Bid

In a significant development for Albania’s European integration journey, the European Parliament (EP) has adopted a...

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What Are You Defending, Madam?’ French MEP Confronts EU Chief on Pfizer Deal
  • July 8, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

What Are You Defending, Madam? French MEP Confronts EU Chief on Pfizer Deal

The European Union is engulfed in a deepening controversy over the blockbuster €35 billion COVID-19 vaccine...

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Green Groups Urge EU to Keep 2035 Combustion Engine Ban, Warn Job Losses
  • July 8, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Green Groups Urge EU to Keep 2035 Combustion Engine Ban, Warn Job Losses

The European Union is at a critical crossroads as it contemplates the future of its landmark...

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EU Reviews Stop Killing Games Petition as Industry Faces Growing Backlash
  • July 7, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

EU Reviews Stop Killing Games Petition as Industry Faces Growing Backlash

The Stop Killing Games petition, which calls for video game publishers to maintain playable access to...

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No-Confidence Motion Targets Von der Leyen Over Alleged Opacity in Vaccine Deals
  • July 7, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

No-Confidence Motion Targets Von der Leyen Over Alleged Opacity in Vaccine Deals

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is confronting a rare and politically charged no-confidence vote...

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Greek Farm Fund Scandal Puts European Commission Budget Discharge Under Serious Threat
  • July 3, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Greek Farm Fund Scandal Puts European Commission Budget Discharge Under Serious Threat

A sprawling corruption scandal involving Greece’s misuse of European Union agricultural funds is set to cast...

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Huawei Lobbyist Arrested in Major EU Parliament Bribery Scandal
  • July 3, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Huawei Lobbyist Arrested in Major EU Parliament Bribery Scandal

A significant corruption scandal has erupted in Brussels involving Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and its lobbying...

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