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Battle over NGO financing heats up again in Brussels

Three right-wing political groups seek to re-table a proposal to establish an investigative committee at the European Parliament, as Transparency International files a complaint against MEPs leaking sensitive NGO contracts to the press.

12/06/2025

Europe News

Euroviews. Using public funds to sway the public is not policy — it’s propaganda

Using the European Commission’s institutional power to target companies or rig the political process isn’t a strategy. It’s abuse. And no amount of NGO window-dressing changes that, Joachim Nikolaus Steinhöfel writes.

11/06/2025

Europe News

European Commission goes on the offensive against NGO accusations

The European Commission on Saturday denied German media reports that it had signed ”secret contracts” with environmental NGOs to promote the bloc’s climate policy.

07/06/2025

Green News

EU unveils Ocean Pact ahead of UN conference in France

The EU is hoping to position itself as a leader in marine protection ahead of a UN summit on preserving the world's oceans next week.

06/06/2025

Hungary

Hungary delays vote on 'transparency law' until autumn

The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.

04/06/2025

World

Thousands march in Budapest to protest 'transparency bill'

After a series of protests in the Hungarian countryside, Budapest was the scene of a silent protest organised by aHang.

01/06/2025

World News

Salvadoran lawyer and Bukele critic Ruth López arrested

Rights group have condemned the move and have expressed concern that the attorney's whereabouts are still not known.

20/05/2025

Europe News

Foreign-funded NGOs in Hungary targeted in draft law

The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.

14/05/2025

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Protests held across Slovakia over NGO legislation

Protesters gathered in Bratislava and cities across Slovakia on Thursday to oppose new legislation they claim could restrict free expression and undermine the work of NGOs.

25/04/2025

Radio Schuman

EU Ombudsman to put EU integrity under spotlight

In an interview with Euronews, newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho explained her priorities for the term, with EU integrity and transparency under spotlight.

10/04/2025

Europe News

European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs

The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite finding no evidence during a year-long probe of any wrongdoing by either NGOs or European Commission officials.

07/04/2025

Slovakia

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs

Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU.

04/04/2025

Europe News

MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs 

In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups.

01/04/2025

Afghanistan

British couple arrested by Taliban to be freed 'as soon as possible'

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run education and training programmes in central Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban earlier this month.

25/02/2025

Europe News

How the Christmas Charity Orchestra changed the Polish medical system

Since its creation, the foundation has raised almost 474 million euro for medical aid.

27/01/2025

Europe News

Use of EU funds to lobby MEPs was ‘inappropriate’, commissioner says

The conservative European People’s Party (EPP) has questioned the use of public funds for campaigns they say run against the EU’s own interests. The Commission says it’s fixed the problem, but some see it as part of a wider attack on environmental campaigners.

23/01/2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government to shut down NGOs employing women

The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in Afghanistan employing women.

30/12/2024

Hungary

Santa Claus arrives in Hungarian town in style - by helicopter

Children and their parents had gathered on the central beach by Lake Balaton, next to the Ferris wheel, and waited patiently for Santa Claus, who was met with great excitement upon his arrival.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Green groups face cash squeeze as EU reconsiders financial support

Leaked document seen by Euronews shows the European Commission is considering a rethink of funding rules, as NGOs warn they need public support to act as a counterbalance to powerful industry lobbies.

06/12/2024

Europeans' Stories

Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?

French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?

04/12/2024