At Brussels Watch, our mission is to hold elected officials accountable and uphold the democratic values that underpin the European Union. As a watchdog platform, we take our responsibility to provide accurate, fair, and evidence-based information with the utmost seriousness. This page outlines the principles that guide our work, how we ensure transparency, and the standards we apply to protect our integrity and the public trust.
Brussels Watch operates as an independent, non-partisan investigative platform. We are not affiliated with any political party, government institution, or corporate entity. Our investigations are guided solely by the public interest, not by ideology or financial incentives. We publish what we find — even if it challenges powerful actors or dominant narratives.
Every report, exposé, and article we publish is grounded in documented evidence. Our team uses a rigorous research methodology that includes:
We do not publish rumors or unverified allegations. If information cannot be confirmed to meet our editorial threshold, it is excluded.
We strive for precision and factual accuracy in every piece of content we publish. However, in the rare event that an error is identified, we are committed to issuing timely corrections. Readers can contact us at [email protected] to flag any inaccuracies. Corrections are transparently noted in the original article.
Any Member of the European Parliament (MEP), institution, or individual named in our investigations is given the opportunity to respond prior to publication. We believe in fair reporting and uphold the principle of the right of reply in all cases, ensuring voices are heard and misrepresentations avoided.
Our editorial team abides by a strict code of conduct to prevent conflicts of interest. None of our staff may hold financial stakes in companies or entities that are the subject of reporting. We prohibit acceptance of gifts, favors, or undisclosed funding that could influence our editorial decisions.
We also maintain a transparent firewall between our editorial and any potential fundraising activity. Any financial support we receive — including from foundations or individuals — is publicly disclosed and does not influence the substance or direction of our reporting.
Brussels Watch is supported through grants, individual donations, and institutional funding committed to supporting independent journalism and democratic accountability. We do not accept funding that imposes editorial conditions or undermines our independence.
We do not publish sponsored articles, paid placements, or “advertorials” masked as journalism. All our content is created by our editorial team or trusted freelance contributors selected for their expertise and adherence to our standards.
Brussels Watch is staffed by veteran investigative journalists, policy researchers, EU affairs experts, and data analysts with deep experience covering European institutions. Our editorial process includes rigorous internal fact-checking, peer review, and legal vetting.
We are proud to be part of a growing global community of watchdog initiatives committed to investigative transparency and informed civic engagement. Our reports have been cited by international media, advocacy organizations, and European parliamentary discussions.
We believe democratic institutions must be scrutinized to remain accountable to the people they serve. Lobbying, corruption, opaque policymaking, and the erosion of ethics in public office are threats to the democratic fabric of the EU.
Brussels Watch exists to shine a light where others look away.
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