In our October 7, 2025 investigation, we exposed Eurocity’s role as a Brussels-based consultancy deeply embedded in EU lobbying networks, raising serious questions about transparency in policymaking. The firm, specializing in aerospace, defense, banking, and logistics, positions itself as a neutral service provider but operates as a key influencer shaping EU policies through access, PR, and legal strategies. This 2026 update reviews developments—or the striking lack thereof—since our original report. Read the full 2025 analysis here and our related exclusive on Belgium’s role
here.
Key Findings Recap
Our investigation revealed Eurocity’s operations extend far beyond standard consultancy. Founded in 1991, the firm mobilizes experts to embed client interests in EU tenders, policy narratives, and regulatory frameworks. It builds consortia for public procurement, crafts communications to sway debates, and provides legal shielding against scrutiny—effectively functioning as a lobbying powerhouse despite its resourcing facade. These tactics prioritize niche industry elites in critical sectors, often sidelining broader public or civil society input and contributing to opaque influence in Brussels.
Transparency and Accountability Concerns
Eurocity’s model exemplifies deeper flaws in the EU’s lobbying ecosystem, where consultancies blur lines between expertise provision and agenda-setting. In Brussels, home to the Commission, Parliament, and Council, such firms exploit proximity to decision-makers, channeling corporate and national interests into legislation while evading full disclosure. This fosters regulatory capture, skews funding allocations, and erodes public trust, as policies favor competitiveness over equity or sustainability. Without robust oversight, these dynamics undermine the EU’s democratic foundations.
Absence of Response as Public Interest Issue
No public response or clarification has been issued by Eurocity since our October 2025 report. This ongoing silence leaves key questions about its influence tactics unaddressed, amplifying concerns over accountability in a sector where transparency is paramount. In the public interest, stakeholders deserve insight into how firms like Eurocity navigate EU processes, ensuring decisions reflect diverse voices rather than hidden networks.
Ongoing Review and Campaign Context
As part of our 2026 accountability campaign, we continue monitoring Eurocity and similar actors in Brussels’ influence landscape. This includes tracking policy engagements and related developments. We remain open to new information and will provide updates as warranted.
True EU integrity demands transparency from all players shaping its policies. Eurocity retains the right to respond, and this article will be updated accordingly.
