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Ukraine prosecutor office official linked to scam call centres
  • September 5, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine prosecutor office official linked to scam call centres

Ukraine’s NABU and SAPO say a criminal organisation headed by a Prosecutor General’s Office official protected...

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EU anti-corruption strategy Brussels workshop, Directive 20261021, 2027–2030 plan
  • September 4, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU anti-corruption strategy: Brussels workshop, Directive 2026/1021, 2027–2030 plan

The European Commission convened a two‑day EU Network against Corruption workshop in Brussels on 10–11 June...

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AUR Seeks Probe Into Romania’s €16.68bn SAFE Defence Plan
  • September 3, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

AUR Seeks Probe Into Romania’s €16.68bn SAFE Defence Plan

Britain’s far-right AUR party has filed a criminal complaint asking prosecutors to investigate alleged irregularities in...

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MEPs Debate Safer EU GMO and Organ Donation Rules 2026
  • September 2, 2026
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MEPs Debate Safer EU GMO and Organ Donation Rules 2026

European Parliament committees are considering draft legislation to amend EU rules on genetically modified micro-organisms and...

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EU says €90bn Ukraine loan covers two-thirds of needs
  • September 1, 2026
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EU says €90bn Ukraine loan covers two-thirds of needs

The European Commission says its €90 billion, two-year loan to Ukraine is designed to cover roughly...

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US Ukraine Aid Scrutiny Grows as Zelenskyy Aides Face Corruption Probes
  • August 31, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

US Ukraine Aid Scrutiny Grows as Zelenskyy Aides Face Corruption Probes

More than two dozen US federal agencies are overseeing billions in defence aid to Ukraine as...

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Hungary EU funds deadline corruption reforms and €10bn at stake
  • August 30, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Hungary EU funds deadline: corruption reforms and €10bn at stake

Hungary must meet 27 EU anti-corruption and rule-of-law “super milestones” by 31 August 2026 to unlock...

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Podemos Demands EU Action on Ceuta Migrant Crisis
  • August 29, 2026
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  • Brussels Watch

Podemos Demands EU Action on Ceuta Migrant Crisis

Podemos MEPs Irene Montero and Isa Serra have formally requested urgent European Commission intervention in Ceuta,...

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Hungary appoints Anna Unger to lead new anti‑corruption office NVVH
  • August 28, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Hungary appoints Anna Unger to lead new anti‑corruption office NVVH

Hungary’s parliament has elected political scientist Anna Róza Unger as president of the newly created National...

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France Pushes to Limit Ukraine's Non‑EU Arms Purchases from €90bn Loan
  • August 27, 2026
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France Pushes to Limit Ukraine’s Non‑EU Arms Purchases from €90bn Loan

France is pressing the EU to make temporary the exemptions that let Ukraine buy non-European weapons...

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Zelensky Faces Corruption Crisis as Fedorov Challenges Kyiv
  • August 26, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Zelensky Faces Corruption Crisis as Fedorov Challenges Kyiv

Ukraine’s fight against high-level corruption has erupted into open political conflict, with sacked defence minister Mykhailo...

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Ukraine corruption scandal EU zero tolerance on Forrest Gump
  • August 25, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine corruption scandal: EU zero tolerance on Forrest Gump

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have exposed a high-level laundering scheme in...

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Ukraine EU Reform Push Judges, Funding, Accession Risks
  • August 24, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine EU Reform Push: Judges, Funding, Accession Risks

Ukraine faces mounting EU pressure to accelerate judicial and anti-corruption reforms, including a 60% increase in...

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Guinea’s Doumbouya Dismisses Ministers in Anti-Corruption Drive
  • August 23, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Guinea’s Doumbouya Dismisses Ministers in Anti-Corruption Drive

Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed Labour Minister Mory Condé and Communications Minister Mourana Soumah, while...

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Ukraine’s EU Accession Threatened by Anti-Corruption Bill Block
  • August 22, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine’s EU Accession Threatened by Anti-Corruption Bill Block

Ukraine’s parliament’s law enforcement committee has blocked five bills linked to EU accession, anti-corruption reforms and...

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NABU Tapes Link Zelensky Aide to Ukraine Asset Raids
  • August 21, 2026
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NABU Tapes Link Zelensky Aide to Ukraine Asset Raids

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau has released new audio recordings allegedly linking senior figures close to President...

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Ukraine Anti-Corruption Probes Target Zelenskyy Allies
  • August 20, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine Anti-Corruption Probes Target Zelenskyy Allies

Ukraine’s anti-corruption investigations are reportedly expanding towards people close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, intensifying political pressure...

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Ukraine EU Reforms Belgian FM Urges Anti-Corruption Push
  • August 19, 2026
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  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine EU Reforms: Belgian FM Urges Anti-Corruption Push

Ukraine’s path to EU membership hinges on anti-corruption and rule-of-law reforms that are primarily for Ukrainians’...

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Albania AI Minister Diella Corruption Probe EU Accession
  • August 18, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Albania AI Minister Diella Corruption Probe EU Accession

Albania’s flagship “AI minister” Diella, created by the National Agency for the Information Society (AKSHI), is...

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Czech Hospital Fraud Probe Tracks EU Funds and Costa Rica Property
  • August 17, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Czech Hospital Fraud Probe Tracks EU Funds and Costa Rica Property

Czech investigators and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office are examining alleged corruption and procurement fraud linked...

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Albania AI Minister Diella Corruption Probe AKSHI Officials Charged
  • August 16, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Albania AI Minister Diella Corruption Probe AKSHI Officials Charged

Albania’s AI minister ‘Diella’ faces scrutiny after the agency that created it, AKSHI, became subject to...

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EU Secret Police Data Deal with Israel Draws Legal Criticism
  • August 15, 2026
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  • Brussels Watch

EU Secret Police Data Deal with Israel Draws Legal Criticism

The European Commission has been negotiating a secret agreement to share sensitive personal data with Israel’s...

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UK seizes £1.4m from ex-Romanian MP Boureanu in corruption case
  • August 14, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

UK seizes £1.4m from ex-Romanian MP Boureanu in corruption case

UK authorities have confiscated £1.4 million from former Romanian MP Cristian Boureanu at Bucharest’s request, enforcing...

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Ukraine EU reforms and youth democracy manifesto for 2049
  • August 13, 2026
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  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine EU reforms and youth democracy manifesto for 2049

European leaders urge Ukraine to accelerate anti-corruption and judicial reforms to advance EU accession, while 120...

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Albania’s Diella AI Minister Faces AKSHI Corruption Probe
  • August 12, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Albania’s Diella AI Minister Faces AKSHI Corruption Probe

Albania’s AI minister Diella is facing mounting scrutiny after the National Agency for the Information Society,...

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Ukraine EU Drone Deal Signed; Kilkee Residents Appeal Wastewater Plant
  • August 11, 2026
  • MEPs Watch
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine EU Drone Deal Signed; Kilkee Residents Appeal Wastewater Plant

Ukraine and the EU have sealed a €10bn “Drone Deal” for joint defence production, while analysts...

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NABU and SAP leaders push reforms to strengthen anti-corruption powers
  • August 10, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

NABU and SAP leaders push reforms to strengthen anti-corruption powers

NABU and SAP leaders have urged comprehensive legal and institutional reforms – including autonomous wiretapping, stronger...

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Ukraine EU Reform Delays Threaten Funding and Membership
  • August 10, 2026
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  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine EU Reform Delays Threaten Funding and Membership

Ukraine is facing growing pressure from the European Union to accelerate reforms on the rule of...

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EU Supports Ukraine Membership Amid Reform Concerns
  • August 8, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Supports Ukraine Membership Amid Reform Concerns

The European Union continues to support Ukraine’s membership bid, but officials warn that corruption, judicial independence...

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Ukraine Corruption Stefanishyna Bail Set by Kyiv Court
  • August 7, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine Corruption: Stefanishyna Bail Set by Kyiv Court

Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail at 6 million hryvnias, or approximately $130,000–$134,000, for former...

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Ukraine’s Stefanishyna Faces Illicit-Enrichment Case
  • August 6, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukraine’s Stefanishyna Faces Illicit-Enrichment Case

Ukraine’s former ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, has been notified of suspicion in an...

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Albania fire aircraft tender Air Tractor SRL wins €15m deal
  • August 5, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Albania fire aircraft tender: Air Tractor SRL wins €15m deal

The Albanian Ministry of Defence has declared Air Tractor SRL the winner of a €15 million...

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EU Offers Moldova €2m to Fight Corruption and Money Laundering
  • August 4, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Offers Moldova €2m to Fight Corruption and Money Laundering

The European Union has provided €2 million to Moldova to combat corruption, money laundering and economic...

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Poland MP immunity lift request in EU tram corruption probe
  • August 3, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Poland MP immunity lift request in EU tram corruption probe

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has submitted a second request to Poland’s parliament to lift...

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EU adds €8.3bn to Ukraine Plan, tightens anti-corruption conditions
  • August 1, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU adds €8.3bn to Ukraine Plan, tightens anti-corruption conditions

The EU has approved an additional €8.3 billion in 2026 financing for Ukraine under the Ukraine...

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Poland corruption arrests EPPO probes tram, reserves cases
  • July 31, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Poland corruption arrests: EPPO probes tram, reserves cases

Polish anti-corruption agents have detained multiple suspects across several high-profile probes, including cases involving EU-funded tram...

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EU May Require Armenia to Impose Visas on Russians, MEP Warns
  • July 30, 2026
  • MEPs Watch
  • Brussels Watch

EU May Require Armenia to Impose Visas on Russians, MEP Warns

A European Parliament member says Brussels could make Armenia introduce visas for Russian citizens and join...

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Sánchez Pardons Laura Borràs in Catalan Corruption Case
  • July 29, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Sánchez Pardons Laura Borràs in Catalan Corruption Case

Spain’s government has granted a partial pardon to former Catalan parliament president Laura Borràs, reducing her...

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Poland seeks US extradition of ex-minister Zbigniew Ziobro
  • July 28, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Poland seeks US extradition of ex-minister Zbigniew Ziobro

Poland has formally requested the United States extradite former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who faces 26...

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Rail Baltica MEP urges Latvia to tap EU funds for 2030 target
  • July 27, 2026
  • MEPs Watch
  • Brussels Watch

Rail Baltica: MEP urges Latvia to tap EU funds for 2030 target

A leading MEP has urged Latvia to pursue a wider array of EU financial instruments to...

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TikTok Charged by EU Over Child Safety Under Digital Services Act
  • July 25, 2026
  • News
  • Brussels Watch

TikTok Charged by EU Over Child Safety Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that TikTok breached the Digital Services Act by failing...

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EU fines Google €890m; US warns on trade, MEP expects action
  • July 24, 2026
  • MEPs Watch
  • Brussels Watch

EU fines Google €890m; US warns on trade, MEP expects action

The European Union has fined Google €890 million (£759m/$1bn) for breaching digital antitrust rules by favouring...

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Ukrainian MP Klympush-Tsintsadze on EU Accession Challenges and Poland Row
  • July 23, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Ukrainian MP Klympush-Tsintsadze on EU Accession Challenges and Poland Row

Influential Ukrainian parliamentarian outlines challenges facing Kyiv’s EU membership bid, including domestic reforms, corruption, martial law...

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Fake Euronews Video Falsely Claims Zelenskyy Parents Corruption Probe
  • July 22, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Fake Euronews Video Falsely Claims Zelenskyy Parents Corruption Probe

A fabricated video using Euronews branding falsely alleges that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s parents are under...

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Amnesty warns EU states Israel bond sales risk Gaza complicity
  • July 21, 2026
  • News
  • Brussels Watch

Amnesty warns EU states: Israel bond sales risk Gaza complicity

Amnesty International has warned EU member states that permitting the sale of Israeli government bonds in...

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EU Flags Hungary Corruption and Media Freedom Concerns
  • July 20, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU Flags Hungary Corruption and Media Freedom Concerns

The European Commission’s latest rule-of-law assessment says Hungary has made some reforms, but it also highlights...

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Moldova Opens Second EU Cluster Amid Corruption And Energy Strains
  • July 18, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Moldova Opens Second EU Cluster Amid Corruption And Energy Strains

Moldova has opened its second EU accession negotiation cluster, deepening its European integration drive amid domestic...

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EU presses Spain and Hungary on rule‑of‑law and corruption reforms
  • July 17, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU presses Spain and Hungary on rule‑of‑law and corruption reforms

The European Commission has called on Spain and Hungary to intensify judicial, transparency and anti‑corruption reforms,...

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EU MEPs Press Tougher Prevention and Oversight in Anti‑Corruption Strategy
  • July 16, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

EU MEPs Press Tougher Prevention and Oversight in Anti‑Corruption Strategy

MEPs in the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee have adopted a draft resolution calling for a...

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North Macedonia Fugitive Ex‑PM Gruevski Acquitted In HQ Corruption Retrial
  • July 15, 2026
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

North Macedonia Fugitive Ex‑PM Gruevski Acquitted In HQ Corruption Retrial

North Macedonia’s fugitive former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski has been acquitted in a retrial on charges...

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