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EU AI Act
  • October 1, 2025
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EU AI Act Explained: How Europe Regulates Artificial Intelligence

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), effective since August 1, 2024, represents one...

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Is Bitcoin Regulated in the EU Understanding Crypto Laws and MiCA
  • October 1, 2025
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Is Bitcoin Regulated in the EU? Understanding Crypto Laws and MiCA

The use and regulation of Bitcoin in the European Union (EU) represents a complex and evolving...

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what is the eu transparency register
  • September 29, 2025
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How the EU Transparency Register Shapes Lobbying and Policy in Brussels

The EU Transparency Register is a pivotal tool designed to shed light on the interactions between...

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can the eu food safety authority be lobbied_
  • September 29, 2025
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How Lobbying Shapes EU Food Safety Policies: The Role of the European Food Safety Authority

The European Union’s food safety and consumer protection landscape is shaped by various institutions, among which...

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Former Brexit Party MEP Admits Accepting Bribes to Shill for Russia
  • September 26, 2025
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Former Brexit Party MEP Admits Accepting Bribes to Shill for Russia

A former Brexit Party Member of the European Parliament (MEP) has publicly admitted to accepting bribes...

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European Parliament Confronts Sudan Genocide Crisis
  • September 25, 2025
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European Parliament Confronts Sudan Genocide Crisis

The European Parliament has taken a firm stance on the ongoing atrocities in Sudan, condemning the...

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MEPs Demand Sanctions After Varna Mayor Kotsev Detained
  • September 24, 2025
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European Parliament Reacts to Varna Mayor’s Detention

The indefinite custody of Blagomir Kotsev, Mayor of Varna, has triggered a strong response from Members...

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Italy’s Telecom Regulator Sparks EU-Wide DebateItaly’s Telecom Regulator Sparks EU-Wide Debate
  • September 23, 2025
  • Lobbyists
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Italy’s Telecom Regulator Sparks EU-Wide Debate

Italy’s recent move toward imposing network fees on digital content delivery marks a significant development in...

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Political Turmoil Deepens as Spanish PM’s Brother Faces Trial
  • September 23, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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Political Turmoil Deepens as Spanish PM’s Brother Faces Trial

The brother of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, David Sánchez, has been formally indicted and will...

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EU Blocks U.S. Tech Giants from Accessing European Financial System
  • September 22, 2025
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EU Blocks U.S. Tech Giants from Accessing European Financial System

In a decisive step to safeguard the European financial ecosystem, the European Union is set to...

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Ex-Lobbyist for Meta Becomes Irish Data Protection Commissioner
  • September 22, 2025
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Ex-Lobbyist for Meta Becomes Irish Data Protection Commissioner

The Irish government has appointed Niamh Sweeney, a former senior lobbyist for Meta, as a commissioner...

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Gál and Ehlers: Patriots To Watch in the EU Parliament
  • September 22, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

Gál and Ehlers: Patriots To Watch in the EU Parliament

As the European Parliament convenes in Brussels for a new session in 2025, political watchers around...

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PM: We Fight Corruption to Rank Among Europe’s Top Three Low-Corruption Countries
  • September 22, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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PM: We Fight Corruption to Rank Among Europe’s Top Three Low-Corruption Countries

In a recent public statement, the Prime Minister affirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption...

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Heathrow Warns of Delays as Cyber Attack Disrupts European Airports
  • September 20, 2025
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Heathrow Warns of Delays as Cyber Attack Disrupts European Airports

A major cyberattack has caused severe disruptions to several of Europe’s busiest airports, with London Heathrow...

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Israeli Minister Chikli Slams EU Over Israel Sanctions as Rabbis Warn of Rising Antisemitism in Europe
  • September 20, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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Israeli Minister Chikli Slams EU Over Israel Sanctions as Rabbis Warn of Rising Antisemitism in Europe

In a volatile climate marked by escalating conflict and political recriminations, Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs...

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Germany Calls for Transparency in SPAK Leadership
  • September 20, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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Germany Calls for Transparency in SPAK Leadership

Germany has urgently called for a transparent and merit-based process in the selection of the new...

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French and Spanish Lobbies Target Moroccan Tomatoes Amid EU Trade Uncertainty
  • September 19, 2025
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French and Spanish Lobbies Target Moroccan Tomatoes Amid EU Trade Uncertainty

The European Union faces escalating tensions over imports of Moroccan tomatoes as French and Spanish agricultural...

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EU Warns Greece Over Potential Loss of Farm Payments Amid Massive Fraud Scandal
  • September 19, 2025
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EU Warns Greece Over Potential Loss of Farm Payments Amid Massive Fraud Scandal

The European Union has issued a stern warning to Greece, indicating that the country risks losing...

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Ursula von der Leyen Faces Defamation Lawsuit by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea
  • September 18, 2025
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Ursula von der Leyen Faces Defamation Lawsuit by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been sued for defamation by Romanian MEP Gheorghe...

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German Engineering Production Set for Slight Recovery in 2026, Says Lobby
  • September 16, 2025
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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...

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French Culture Minister Rachida Dati Investigated Over Undeclared Jewelry Collection
  • September 16, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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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...

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Brussels Tightens Residence Permit Rules for Non-EU Students
  • September 15, 2025
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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...

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EU to Tighten Visa Rules for Russian Citizens by Year's End – Politico
  • September 13, 2025
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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...

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Albania's Prime Minister Appoints AI-Generated 'Minister' to Tackle Corruption
  • September 13, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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Whistleblower Tips Reveal 43% of Corruption Cases, Study Finds
  • September 11, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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,...

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MEPs Prioritise EU Reforms and Open Negotiation Clusters to Advance Ukraine’s EU Membership
  • September 11, 2025
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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...

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Poroshenko on the European Parliament Resolution: Strong Support for Ukraine’s Sovereignty and Reforms
  • September 9, 2025
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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...

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European MP Highlights Moldova and EU State on European Parliament’s Agenda
  • September 8, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
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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...

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EU Lobby Groups Warn of "Serious Damage" from China’s Pork Duties
  • September 8, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

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...

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EU Vows to Defend Pork Sector After China Imposes Duties
  • September 5, 2025
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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%...

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Belgian Ex-Anticorruption Chief Charged Over Secrecy Breach in Qatargate Scandal
  • September 5, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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The Minister of Justice Informs Laura Kövesi About Reforms in the European Prosecutor’s Office in Bulgaria
  • September 3, 2025
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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...

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EU Commission Endorses Mercosur Trade Deal Amid French Reservations
  • September 3, 2025
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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,...

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European Parliament Tightens Access Rules for Journalists and Lobbyists
  • August 28, 2025
  • Lobbyists
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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...

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Auto Lobby Calls for Shift Away from Europe’s CO2 Targets
  • August 27, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

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...

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‘Qatargate’: Arrest Warrant Issued for US-Based Qatari Lobbyist Amid Bribery Probe
  • August 27, 2025
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  • Brussels Watch

‘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...

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French Minister Meets with Heads of Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agencies
  • August 26, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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Fight Against Corruption Crucial for Ukraine’s EU Accession – Commissioner Kos after Meeting with SAPO, NABU Heads
  • August 26, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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Heads of Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agencies Hold Meetings in BrusselsHeads of Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agencies Hold Meetings in Brussels
  • August 25, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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Russian Deputy Governor Arrested in Border Region Corruption Case
  • August 21, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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Anti-Corruption Protests Shake Serbia Amid Calls for New Elections
  • August 20, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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Czech Court Convicts Firms and Executives in Major Subsidy Fraud Case
  • August 20, 2025
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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...

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

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
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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
  • Lobbyists
  • 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
  • Lobbyists
  • Brussels Watch

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
  • Anti Corruption
  • Brussels Watch

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
  • Brussels Watch

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
  • Lobbyists
  • Brussels Watch

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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