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November 13, 2025
EU Institutions
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EU Warns Ukraine Corruption Scandal Risks Vital $100M Aid

The European Union has expressed serious concerns over a $100 million corruption scandal in Ukraine’s energy...

November 1, 2025
Blogs
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The Number of Lobbyists in Brussels and Their Role in Shaping EU Policy

Brussels, Belgium, is widely regarded as the political heart of the European Union (EU), hosting major...

October 31, 2025
Anti Corruption
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EU Solar Lobby Reverses Huawei Ban After Legal Pressure

EU solar lobby reinstates Huawei membership

October 30, 2025
Blogs
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The Financial Power of Lobbyists: How Much Is Their Influence Worth?

The question of whether lobbyists make a lot of money is both intriguing and complex. Given...

October 30, 2025
Blogs
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How Crypto Lobbying Shapes the Future of Digital Finance

Lobbying is a perennial feature of modern governance, and nowhere is that more visible than in...

October 28, 2025
Blogs
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Political Consultant or Lobbyist? Choosing the Right Path for Influence

In the complex world of politics and government relations, the terms “consultant” and “lobbyist” are often...

October 28, 2025
Blogs
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How Climate Lobbyists Drive Change: Advocacy, Legislation, and Global Impact

In contemporary governance, the influence of climate lobbyists is a critical yet often debated aspect of...

October 25, 2025
Blogs
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How Large Lobbyist Groups Drive Federal Legislation and Regulation

Big lobbyist groups play a pivotal role in shaping U.S. federal policy, exerting influence over legislation,...

October 25, 2025
Blogs
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Separating Think Tanks from Lobbyists: Funding, Advocacy, and Transparency

Think tanks hold a prominent position in shaping public policy and societal discourse worldwide, often influencing...

October 21, 2025
EU Institutions
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How Political Lobbying Influences Government and Policy Making

Political lobbying plays a fundamental role in shaping policy decisions and legislative outcomes across democracies worldwide....

October 16, 2025
Blogs
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How the European Union Enforces Ethics: Structures, Principles, and Challenges

Ethics practice within the European Union (EU) is integral to fostering trust, transparency, and accountability across...

September 18, 2025
Anti Corruption
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Vietnam Jails Ex-Parliament Official in Corruption Trial Linked to Real Estate Bribery

Vietnam has handed down a prison sentence exceeding five years to a former senior parliamentary official...

June 25, 2025
Lobbyists
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US Conservative Groups with MAGA Ties Push Back on EU Green Laws

A new report by Transparency International EU has revealed that conservative groups closely aligned with the...

June 19, 2025
Anti Corruption
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Huawei Bribery Scandal: 15 MEPs Under EU Corruption Investigation

Brussels is once again at the center of a major corruption scandal, as Belgian prosecutors have...

June 17, 2025
Anti Corruption
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Civil Society Urges EU to Pass Strong Anti-Corruption Directive

As the European Union’s institutions negotiate the final contours of a sweeping new anti-corruption directive, a...

June 12, 2025
Anti Corruption
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Deepening Anti-Corruption Cooperation Between Bulgaria and the EU

In a meeting emblematic of Bulgaria’s intensified drive to confront its longstanding corruption issues, Deputy Prime...

June 12, 2025
Anti Corruption
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EU Sanctions Chinese Banks Over Russia Trade Evasion

In a significant escalation of its sanctions regime against Russia, the European Union has moved to...

June 12, 2025
Anti Corruption
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Albania’s Former President Ilir Meta Charged with Money Laundering in Landmark Case

On May 27, 2025, Albania’s former President Ilir Meta was formally charged with corruption, money laundering,...

June 12, 2025
Anti Corruption
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EU Considers Removing UAE from Money Laundering Watchlist

The European Commission has unveiled a major update to its list of high-risk third countries vulnerable...