German Engineering Production Set for Slight Recovery in 2026, Says Lobby
Following years of fluctuating demand and global disruptions impacting Europe’s largest economy, German engineering production is...
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati Investigated Over Undeclared Jewelry Collection
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati is under investigation after prosecutors in Paris launched a probe into...
Brussels Tightens Residence Permit Rules for Non-EU Students
The European Union’s capital, Brussels, is implementing stricter residence permit regulations for non-EU students, marking a...
EU to Tighten Visa Rules for Russian Citizens by Year’s End – Politico
The European Union is preparing to introduce stricter visa rules for Russian citizens by the end...
Albania’s Prime Minister Appoints AI-Generated ‘Minister’ to Tackle Corruption
In an unprecedented move that has drawn global attention, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the...
Whistleblower Tips Reveal 43% of Corruption Cases, Study Finds
Whistleblower tips play a critical role in uncovering corruption, accounting for 43% of all detected cases,...
MEPs Prioritise EU Reforms and Open Negotiation Clusters to Advance Ukraine’s EU Membership
The European Parliament has sent a strong signal in September 2025, calling for accelerated EU reforms...
Poroshenko on the European Parliament Resolution: Strong Support for Ukraine’s Sovereignty and Reforms
The European Parliament has once again demonstrated its firm backing for Ukraine amid ongoing challenges, adopting...
European MP Highlights Moldova and EU State on European Parliament’s Agenda
Moldova and the state of the European Union have emerged as pivotal topics on the agenda...
EU Lobby Groups Warn of “Serious Damage” from China’s Pork Duties
The European Union’s pork industry faces a dire threat following China’s recent imposition of preliminary anti-dumping...
EU Vows to Defend Pork Sector After China Imposes Duties
China has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on pork imports from the European Union ranging from 15.6%...
Belgian Ex-Anticorruption Chief Charged Over Secrecy Breach in Qatargate Scandal
Belgium’s former head of the Central Office for the Repression of Corruption (OCRC), Hugues Tasiaux, has...
The Minister of Justice Informs Laura Kövesi About Reforms in the European Prosecutor’s Office in Bulgaria
Luxembourg, September 3, 2025 — Bulgaria’s Minister of Justice, Georgi Georgiev, has informed European Chief Prosecutor...
EU Commission Endorses Mercosur Trade Deal Amid French Reservations
Brussels, September 3, 2025 — The European Commission has officially endorsed the long-anticipated EU-Mercosur trade agreement,...
European Parliament Tightens Access Rules for Journalists and Lobbyists
Starting next week, the European Parliament will enforce significantly tighter rules restricting access to its premises...
Auto Lobby Calls for Shift Away from Europe’s CO2 Targets
The European automobile industry’s main lobbying groups have stepped forward with urgent calls to rethink the...
‘Qatargate’: Arrest Warrant Issued for US-Based Qatari Lobbyist Amid Bribery Probe
In a dramatic escalation of the so-called ‘Qatargate’ scandal, Belgian police have issued an arrest warrant...
French Minister Meets with Heads of Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agencies
Benjamin Haddad, France’s Minister Delegate for European Affairs, recently met with the heads of Ukraine’s anti-corruption...
Fight Against Corruption Crucial for Ukraine’s EU Accession – Commissioner Kos after Meeting with SAPO, NABU Heads
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos emphasized the critical role of Ukraine’s anti-corruption fight in the...
Heads of Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agencies Hold Meetings in Brussels
Leaders of Ukraine’s top anti-corruption agencies convened in Brussels, signaling a significant moment in Ukraine’s ongoing...
Russian Deputy Governor Arrested in Border Region Corruption Case
Russian law enforcement authorities have arrested Vladimir Bazarov, the acting deputy governor of the southwestern Kursk...
Anti-Corruption Protests Shake Serbia Amid Calls for New Elections
Anti-corruption protests have erupted with unprecedented intensity across Serbia, a European nation grappling with a growing...
Czech Court Convicts Firms and Executives in Major Subsidy Fraud Case
In a landmark ruling that exposes the depth of subsidy fraud in the Czech Republic, a...
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...
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...
Swiss Parliament Rebuffs Armenian Lobby’s Multiple Initiatives
In a series of decisive parliamentary sessions during the summer of 2025, the Swiss Parliament firmly...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
Russia Targeting Voters Across EU, Moldova Warns
As Moldova approaches its crucial parliamentary elections on September 28, alarm bells have been raised regarding...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
