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Corruption Exposed in Belgium Federal Judicial Police
  • December 13, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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Corruption Exposed in Belgium Federal Judicial Police

A recent report has highlighted serious concerns about corruption within the federal judicial police, raising alarms...

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EU, Ukraine Sign Anti-Corruption Plan for EU Accession
  • December 12, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU, Ukraine Sign Anti-Corruption Plan for EU Accession

The European Union and Ukraine have agreed on a 10-point plan aimed at combating corruption and...

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Why Do Some Sectors Dominate EU Lobbying Despite Transparency Efforts
  • December 11, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Sector Dominance in EU Advocacy Explained

Financial resources enable dominant sectors to sustain extensive advocacy teams and campaigns, outpacing smaller players in...

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How Are National Registers Coordinated to Improve Lobbying Oversight in the EU
  • December 11, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Improving EU Lobby Oversight via Register Links

The European Union maintains a joint Transparency Register operated by the Parliament, Council, and Commission, requiring...

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QatarGate Probe: Leaks and Partiality Under Scrutiny
  • December 11, 2025
  • Qatargate
  • Brussels Watch

QatarGate Probe: Leaks and Partiality Under Scrutiny

The QatarGate investigation continues to be overshadowed by a steady stream of unauthorised leaks, casting doubt...

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QatarGate Probe: Brussels Court Reviews Bribery
  • December 10, 2025
  • Qatargate
  • Brussels Watch

QatarGate Probe: Brussels Court Reviews Bribery Allegations

Three years after the initial raids and arrests that shook the European Parliament, the QatarGate investigation...

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Qatargate Scandal: Brussels Hearings, Corruption Allegations, EU Reform
  • December 10, 2025
  • Qatargate
  • Brussels Watch

Qatargate Scandal: Brussels Hearings, Corruption Allegations, EU Reform

The Qatargate corruption scandal continues to dominate European headlines in December 2025, with new court hearings...

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QatarGate Probe Phantom Cell, Medusa Messages, Leaks
  • December 10, 2025
  • Qatargate
  • Brussels Watch

QatarGate Probe: Phantom Cell, Medusa Messages, Leaks

The QatarGate investigation continues to unfold as a major legal and political story, with new revelations...

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What Risks Remain from Foreign Lobbying Despite New EU Transparency Rules
  • December 10, 2025
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Foreign Influence in EU Policymaking: What Dangers Remain Despite Transparency Efforts?

Increasingly complex global political dynamics have made foreign lobbying a focal point for regulators, especially within...

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Can the EU Create a Level Playing Field for All Lobbying Interest Groups
  • December 10, 2025
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Creating Equal Opportunities for All Lobbying Groups in the European Union

Lobbying is an inherent part of democratic governance, allowing diverse voices to engage in the policymaking...

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Japan Rejects EU Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
  • December 10, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Japan Rejects EU Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

Japan has formally rejected the European Union’s proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine,...

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How Does the Court of Justice Influence Lobbying Regulations in the EU
  • December 9, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

The Court of Justice’s Role in Defining EU Lobbying Transparency

Lobbying in the European Union involves a complex web of regulations aimed at balancing legitimate interest...

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Why Is Lobbying Transparency Still Falling Short Across EU Member States
  • December 9, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

Why Is Lobbying Transparency Still Falling Short Across EU Member States?

Lobbying is a fundamental aspect of democratic societies, allowing various groups to influence policymaking and ensure...

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EU Leaders Address Global Anti-Corruption Day Amid Scandals
  • December 9, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Leaders Address Global Anti-Corruption Day Amid Scandals

European Union leaders convened on International Anti-Corruption Day to reaffirm their commitment to combating corruption, as...

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Elon Musk Calls to Abolish EU After €120M Fine
  • December 8, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Elon Musk Calls to Abolish EU After €120M Fine

Elon Musk has publicly called for the abolition of the European Union following a €120 million...

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EU’s Mandatory Lobbying
  • December 8, 2025
  • Blogs
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Main Obstacles Facing the EU’s Mandatory Lobbying Transparency System

The European Union’s effort to enhance transparency in lobbying through a mandatory register represents a significant...

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Ethical Lobbying
  • December 8, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

Ethical Lobbying in the European Union: Progress Made and Issues Ahead

Exploring the ethics of lobbying within the European Union presents a complex but vital discussion. As...

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The European People’s Party (EPP) Role in removing the UAE name from Sudan War Resolution
  • December 8, 2025
  • Lobbyists
  • Brussels Watch

The European People’s Party (EPP) Role in removing the UAE name from Sudan War Resolution

The European People’s Party (EPP) is at the centre of criticism over how the European Parliament...

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Orbán Blasts EU Corruption, Warns on Ukraine, Russian Energy
  • December 6, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Orbán Blasts EU Corruption, Warns on Ukraine, Russian Energy

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has intensified his criticism of European Union institutions, accusing Brussels of...

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Farmers Block Athens-Lamia Highway Over EU Payment Delays
  • December 5, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Farmers Block Athens-Lamia Highway Over EU Payment Delays

Farmers across Greece have intensified their protests by blocking the Athens-Lamia highway, demanding timely disbursement of...

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Federica Mogherini Resigns from College of Europe
  • December 4, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Federica Mogherini Resigns from College of Europe

Federica Mogherini, the former European Union high representative for foreign affairs, has resigned from her position...

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2025: Global Economy, AI Risks, Tech Mergers, Cybersecurity
  • December 3, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

2025: Global Economy, AI Risks, Tech Mergers, Cybersecurity

The global economy faces a slowdown in 2025, with growth projected at 2.6%, while artificial intelligence...

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Brussels' Elite Rot: Mogherini, Sannino, and the College of Europe's Fraud Fiefdom
  • December 2, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Brussels’ Elite Rot: Mogherini, Sannino, and the College of Europe’s Fraud Fiefdom

The December 2, 2025, raids expose a cesspool of corruption at the EU’s core, where Federica...

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Former EEAS Secretary-General Stefano Sannino Exposed in College of Europe Fraud Scandal
  • December 2, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Former EEAS Secretary-General Stefano Sannino Exposed in College of Europe Fraud Scandal

Stefano Sannino, the shadowy Italian diplomat who lorded over the European External Action Service (EEAS) as...

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Federica Mogherini Unmasked Corruption Scandal Rocks College of Europe and EEAS
  • December 2, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Federica Mogherini Unmasked: Corruption Scandal Rocks College of Europe and EEAS

Federica Mogherini, the self-proclaimed guardian of European values, stands unmasked as a prime suspect in a...

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Former EU Diplomat Federica Mogherini Detained in Major Fraud Probe
  • December 2, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Former EU Diplomat Federica Mogherini Detained in Major Fraud Probe

Federica Mogherini, former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has...

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Kremlin on Ukraine Scandal: Europe Feels Discomfort
  • December 1, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Kremlin on Ukraine Scandal: Europe Feels Discomfort

The Kremlin has stated that Europe is experiencing “serious discomfort” due to a corruption scandal involving...

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What the New EU Directive Means for Lobbyists from Non-EU Countries
  • November 29, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

Navigating the EU’s New Directive on Non-EU Interest Representation

The European Union is taking significant steps to increase transparency around lobbying activities conducted on behalf...

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How Tom Cotton Built His $2.3 Million Net Worth
  • November 29, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

How Tom Cotton Built His $2.3 Million Net Worth

Tom Cotton, a notable U.S. Senator from Arkansas, has built a complex profile that blends military...

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The OLAF Investigation and Regulatory Failures in the Snus-Gate Scandal
  • November 29, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

The OLAF Investigation and Regulatory Failures in the Snus-Gate Scandal

In 2012, the European Union was rocked by the “Snus-Gate” scandal, a high-profile case that exposed...

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MEP Geraldine Mand's BLOODY Sudan War Resolution UAE Whitewash Exposed
  • November 29, 2025
  • EU Institutions
  • Brussels Watch

MEP Geraldine Mand’s BLOODY Sudan War Resolution UAE Whitewash Exposed 

Geraldine Mand, a lesser-known EPP MEP whose fingerprints stain the 27 November 2025 European Parliament Sudan...

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European Conservatives and Reformists Group Shields UAE from Sudan War Resolution
  • November 29, 2025
  • EU Institutions
  • Brussels Watch

European Conservatives and Reformists Group Shields UAE from Sudan War Resolution

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group parades as champions of national sovereignty, Eurorealism, and reformist...

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Lana Nusseibeh: UAE's Mastermind of Diplomatic Deception and RSF Genocide Funding
  • November 29, 2025
  • EU Institutions
  • Brussels Watch

Lana Nusseibeh: UAE’s Mastermind of Diplomatic Deception and RSF Genocide Funding

Lana Zaki Nusseibeh embodies the UAE’s cynical fusion of polished diplomacy and bloodstained realpolitik. Educated at...

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MEP Marit Maij Enables UAE Whitewash in Sudan War Resolution
  • November 29, 2025
  • EU Institutions
  • Brussels Watch

MEP Marit Maij Enables UAE Whitewash in Sudan War Resolution

Dutch S&D MEP Marit Maij positioned herself as the resolution’s moral compass, yet her “resistance” to...

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Roberta Metsola’s Alleged Role in Removing UAE References from Sudan War Resolution
  • November 28, 2025
  • EU Institutions
  • Brussels Watch

Roberta Metsola’s Alleged Role in Removing UAE References from Sudan War Resolution

Roberta Metsola’s tenure as European Parliament President has devolved into a masterclass in moral abdication, most...

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MEP Lukas Mandl’s Influence on Removing UAE References in Resolution
  • November 28, 2025
  • EU Institutions
  • Brussels Watch

MEP Lukas Mandl’s Influence on Removing UAE References in Sudan War Resolution

On 27 November 2025, the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Sudan’s escalating civil war and...

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Ukraine Anti-Corruption Raid Targets Zelensky's Chief of Staff Yermak
  • November 28, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine Anti-Corruption Raid Targets Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Yermak

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau has conducted searches at the home and office of Andriy Yermak, President...

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European Parliament condemns war in Sudan without mentioning UAE
  • November 28, 2025
  • EU Institutions
  • Brussels Watch

EU Parliament’s Cowardly Whitewash: Erasing UAE from Sudan Genocide Resolution

The European Parliament‘s 27 November 2025 resolution on Sudan’s civil war and humanitarian catastrophe stands as...

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Global News November 2025 Gaza, UN, Trump, UK, Russia
  • November 27, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Global News November 2025: Gaza, UN, Trump, UK, Russia

The latest reports from November 2025 highlight escalating global conflicts, humanitarian crises in Gaza, and significant...

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Brussels is done being the world’s digital policeman
  • November 27, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

The Role of EU Digital Sovereignty in Shaping Tech Lobbying in Brussels

The concept of digital sovereignty is shaping the future of technology policy and lobbying efforts in...

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Crypto-assets how the EU is regulating markets
  • November 27, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

How Crypto Lobbying Shapes EU Regulations: A Deep Dive into MiCA

The evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in the European Union exemplifies a dynamic balance between fostering...

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Defence Sector Lobbying in the EU Rising Pressures on MEPs in 2025
  • November 26, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

Defence Sector Lobbying in the EU: Increasing Influence and Transparency Challenges in 2025

Defence sector lobbying within the European Union (EU) has experienced a significant surge in pressure on...

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Big Pharma Lobbying in the EU Trends and Transparency Challenges
  • November 26, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

Big Pharma Lobbying in the EU: Trends, Impact, and Transparency Challenges

Big pharmaceutical companies are some of the most powerful lobbying forces in the European Union (EU),...

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Cyprus Urged to Use EU Anti-Fraud Funding
  • November 26, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Cyprus Urged to Use EU Anti-Fraud Funding

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has urged Cyprus to fully utilise EU anti-fraud funding, warning that...

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The Snus-Gate Scandal: A Deep Dive into John Dalli's Resignation and EU Tobacco Lobbying Controversy
  • November 26, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

The Snus-Gate Scandal: A Deep Dive into John Dalli’s Resignation and EU Tobacco Lobbying Controversy

In 2012, the European Union faced one of its most prominent political scandals, known as the...

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European Parliament Warns on Hungary’s Deepening Rule of Law Crisis
  • November 26, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

European Parliament Warns on Hungary’s Deepening Rule of Law Crisis

The European Parliament has adopted a second interim report condemning Hungary for persistent breaches of the...

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How EU Climate Policies are Reshaping Lobbying Strategies in Brussels
  • November 25, 2025
  • Blogs
  • Brussels Watch

The Impact of EU Climate Policies on Lobbying Strategies in Brussels

The European Union (EU) has increasingly positioned itself as a global leader in climate action, crafting...

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Youth Skepticism on EU Membership Rooted in Corruption Issues
  • November 25, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Youth Skepticism on EU Membership Rooted in Corruption Issues

A significant majority of young people express scepticism about their country’s EU membership, citing corruption as...

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Russian Theatre Society Abroad: Kremlin’s Covert Lobby Undermining EU Transparency and Policy Integrity
  • November 25, 2025
  • EU Lobby Watch
  • Brussels Watch

Russian Theatre Society Abroad: Kremlin’s Covert Lobby Undermining EU Transparency and Policy Integrity

Brussels represents the nerve center of European policymaking, where countless lobbying firms, organizations, and foreign-state proxies...

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Exposing the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Brussels: Kremlin's Covert Lobbying Hub Undermining EU Integrity
  • November 25, 2025
  • EU Lobby Watch
  • Brussels Watch

Exposing the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Brussels: Kremlin’s Covert Lobbying Hub Undermining EU Integrity

Brussels stands as the central hub where diverse entities from legal lobbyists to covert foreign operatives...

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