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Budapest denies its newly-formed agency is intimidating civil society

The Sovereignty Protection Office has the power to gather information on any groups or individuals that benefit from foreign funding and influence public debate, and Hungary’s secret services can assist in its investigations.

Tech News

Companies see backlog in DSA transparency database

Registering online platforms to take months, EU Commission says.

Europe News

Lawmakers ban foreign ad sponsoring three months before EU vote

The rules will add to measures already in place for online platforms under the Digital Services Act.

Economy

Which is Europe’s most corrupt country?

Transparency International has released its latest report about anti-corruption efforts in Western Europe and the EU.

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Green News

World’s most influential companies ‘lag behind’ on sustainability

Experts say it doesn't pay enough to lead on sustainability, and it doesn't cost enough to lag behind.

Business

Anti-money laundering talks collapse amid rifts on football

Legislators have agreed on the shape of a new money laundering agency — but not its location, nor the rulebook it will follow

Europe News

Foreign influence law will not criminalise or discriminate, EU says

The European Commission has defended its controversial plans to step up the fight against covert foreign influence with stringent new transparency rules for foreign-backed lobbies.

Europe News

MEPs accuse EU Commissioner of attempting to limit tax transparency

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) grilled EU Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness on Thursday after they claimed a document sent by the bloc's executive urges EU countries to weaken their tax transparency requirements.

Europe News

EU Parliament slapped with complaint over 'backroom deal' for top job

Two NGOs said the deal to appoint Alessandro Chiocchetti as the Parliament's new secretary general was "unacceptable" and "sordid."

Europe News

Explained: What's the cooling-off period for EU Commissioners?

The period restricts former commissioners from taking jobs that entail lobbying its former employer.

Europe Decoded

What do the leaked Uber Files reveal about revolving doors in Europe?

The leaked documents suggest Neelie Kroes overstepped her duties as EU Commissioner by lobbying in favour of Uber.

France

Macron outlines plan for greater transparency over police misconduct

Police violence and racism: Macron outlines French plan for greater transparency over abuses

World News

Most Europeans believe corruption is an issue in their country: Report

Over half of Europeans believe that their government is controlled by private interests, according to the latest report by Transparency International.

World News

Coronavirus: 'Don't let urgent financial aid fall into wrong hands'

Human rights campaigners warn that anti-corruption measures are being ignored in the rush to send financial aid to countries in need.

Europe News

The Brief: Day 5 hearings - the outspoken diplomat and digital defender

Commission hearings continue with Vera Jourova (Czech Republic) and Josep Borrell (Spain).

Green News

Where are Croatia's greenest seaside resorts? Follow our guide

These eco-conscious hotels are looking to minimise their impact on the natural environment.

World News

EU bid for greater lobby transparency 'dead'

Politicians have called on recording meetings with lobbyists and greater transparency on who influences lawmakers.

Economy

MEPs hold a secret ballot... on their own transparency

The apparent irony of the move was slammed as "bizarre and unacceptable".

Belgium

'Bitter irony': MEPs want secret ballot for transparency vote

Centre-right MEPs have been criticised for allegedly requesting a secret ballot for a vote on… transparency.

Greece

Which country is perceived to be the EU's most corrupt?

Greece was the European Union member state that saw the biggest decrease in annual rankings measuring perceptions of corruption across the world.