Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...

new: Greek neo-Nazi Ioannis Lagos continued to receive thousands of euros from the European Parliament months after being sentenced to 13 years in prison for leading a criminal organisation. www.euractiv.com/news/exclusi...

🚨🚨"European Parliament tells Belgian prosecutor to stay in lane on corruption probes" Excellent investigation by @elisabraun.bsky.social on corruption, immunities, European Parliament and #bureucracy (I was fortunate to discuss some of these issues with Elisa). 🧵 www.euractiv.com/news/investi...

Three years after the Qatargate scandal shook the EU to its core, the European Parliament is quietly pushing back against Belgian authorities investigating allegations of wrongdoing among lawmakers. Here's why ⤵️ www.euractiv.com/news/investi...

EU prosecutors open probe into far-right group linked to Le Pen www.euractiv.com/section/poli...

Great to see our investigation featured in Le Monde! www.lemonde.fr/economie/art... cc @nicolettaionta.bsky.social

Sorry for the linkedinesque post here but I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined @euractiv.com Excited to dig deeper into EU affairs and tell the stories that matter—alongside a strong team of talented colleagues (and old friends!).

NEW: An investigation by @euractiv.com (with De Standaard & Le Vif) unveils the testimony given to police by the lobbyist at the centre of Huawei’s cash-for-influence scandal in the EU Parliament. Via @nicolettaionta.bsky.social and our new Chief Brussels Correspondent @elisabraun.bsky.social

🚨 BREAKING: The “Pfizergate” verdict: The EU Commission was wrong to refuse the release of Ursula von der Leyen’s secret texts. Read the developing story: ow.ly/b6aL50VSi3H

Corruption is the most important story in the world, part 213 www.politico.eu/article/vikt...

“Parkinson’s is a man-made disease.” Europe’s flawed oversight of pesticides may be fueling a silent epidemic, warns Dutch neurologist Bas Bloem. His fight for reform pits him against industry, regulators — and time. Superb long read by @thisisbartosz.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/bas-...

Our team has been tracking the global impact of the investigation — and the numbers keep climbing.

Huawei corruption scandal: The heat is on over a 2021 Huawei-friendly letter. Who’s caught in the storm? Who’s facing charges? How much money changed hands? We bring you the latest on the #Huaweigate with @elisabraun.bsky.social, @maxgriera.bsky.social and @benmunster.bsky.social. 👇

The lobbying budgets of the largest European defense companies surged around 40 percent between 2022 and 2023, a data investigation by POLITICO found. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/eu-d...

🍿 Critics responses to the EU's latest legislative package: it's halloween for NGOs and Christmas for lobbyists www.politico.eu/newsletter/p... (we've added stars to give it a Cannes film festival twist 🎬)

💸 Three years after the war in Ukraine started, top EU defense firms have significantly increased their lobbying presence in Brussels, with a 40% increase of their budgets and expansion of their teams. ✉️ This week in EU influence, w/ @gi-coi.bsky.social www.politico.eu/newsletter/p...

Wired a gagné en deux semaines 62.500 nouveaux abonnés grâce à sa couverture acérée, et ses très nombreux scoops, sur le DOGE de Musk apnews.com/article/elon...

As Donald Trump's administration turns on Ukraine, EU and world leaders will head to Kyiv on Monday to rally around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and talk security guarantees.

EU hires Trump-linked lobbying firm DCI Group to advise on trade — the client roster includes sanctioned organizations, the Azeri government, oil companies ... and many more. Scoop by @elisabraun.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/eu-h...

What’s behind this sudden urge to look into green NGOs funding in Europe? With scoop hunters @maxgriera.bsky.social, @l-guillot.bsky.social @mariannegros.bsky.social

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