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October's Integrity Watch EU insights:
📅 1640 lobby meetings were held in the EP
⚕️ AbbVie had the most lobby meetings (11)
🧑 Sebastian Tynkkynen was the MEP with most lobby meetings (33)
💬 The most-discussed topic was 'exchange of views' (18)
Check out Integrity watch for more!
📅 1640 lobby meetings were held in the EP
⚕️ AbbVie had the most lobby meetings (11)
🧑 Sebastian Tynkkynen was the MEP with most lobby meetings (33)
💬 The most-discussed topic was 'exchange of views' (18)
Check out Integrity watch for more!
EU Integrity Watch: monitor potential conflicts of interests
EU Integrity Watch is a set of user-friendly online tools that allow citizens, journalists, and civil society to monitor EU lobbying activities as well as financial interests of Members of the…
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November 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
October's Integrity Watch EU insights:
📅 1640 lobby meetings were held in the EP
⚕️ AbbVie had the most lobby meetings (11)
🧑 Sebastian Tynkkynen was the MEP with most lobby meetings (33)
💬 The most-discussed topic was 'exchange of views' (18)
Check out Integrity watch for more!
📅 1640 lobby meetings were held in the EP
⚕️ AbbVie had the most lobby meetings (11)
🧑 Sebastian Tynkkynen was the MEP with most lobby meetings (33)
💬 The most-discussed topic was 'exchange of views' (18)
Check out Integrity watch for more!
Together with over 100 other organisations, we sent a joint letter to the EU's climate chief, Wopke Hoekstra, asking it not to bring fossil fuel lobbyists to COP30.
The climate deserves meaningful action, not a fossil fuel forum.
Find the letter here:
The climate deserves meaningful action, not a fossil fuel forum.
Find the letter here:
More than 100 organisations tell Hoekstra not to bring fossil fuel lobbyists to COP30! - Fossil Free Politics
As COP30 approaches, we're now calling on the EU's climate chief, Commissioner Wopka Hoekstra, to not bring fossil fuel lobbyists to the UN climate talks again this year, and to push member states to…
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November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Together with over 100 other organisations, we sent a joint letter to the EU's climate chief, Wopke Hoekstra, asking it not to bring fossil fuel lobbyists to COP30.
The climate deserves meaningful action, not a fossil fuel forum.
Find the letter here:
The climate deserves meaningful action, not a fossil fuel forum.
Find the letter here:
📢 NEW REPORT📢
We analyse how information sharing to combat corruption and money laundering in the EU works in practice, where the gaps remain, and what can be done to make investigations and enforcement more effective across Europe.
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We analyse how information sharing to combat corruption and money laundering in the EU works in practice, where the gaps remain, and what can be done to make investigations and enforcement more effective across Europe.
Read it here: buff.ly/HNVmMvx
November 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📢 NEW REPORT📢
We analyse how information sharing to combat corruption and money laundering in the EU works in practice, where the gaps remain, and what can be done to make investigations and enforcement more effective across Europe.
Read it here: buff.ly/HNVmMvx
We analyse how information sharing to combat corruption and money laundering in the EU works in practice, where the gaps remain, and what can be done to make investigations and enforcement more effective across Europe.
Read it here: buff.ly/HNVmMvx
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📃 Together with @transparency-eu.bsky.social @corporateeurope.org, and @lobbycontrol.bsky.social we also sent a joint letter to the Presidents of the EP’s political groups, urging them to take these allegations into consideration.
🔗 Read more: thegoodlobby.eu/academics-ur...
🔗 Read more: thegoodlobby.eu/academics-ur...
Academics urge EU action following allegations against Commissioner Várhelyi | The Good Lobby
Várhelyi. The Good Lobby Profs sent two open letters to the President of the European Commission and to the European Parliament.
thegoodlobby.eu
October 21, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📃 Together with @transparency-eu.bsky.social @corporateeurope.org, and @lobbycontrol.bsky.social we also sent a joint letter to the Presidents of the EP’s political groups, urging them to take these allegations into consideration.
🔗 Read more: thegoodlobby.eu/academics-ur...
🔗 Read more: thegoodlobby.eu/academics-ur...
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War auch das EU-Parlament Ziel des ungarischen Spionageangriffs auf die EU-Institutionen? Das muss geklärt werden! Gemeinsam mit @transparency-eu.bsky.social, @corporateeurope.org und @thegoodlobby.bsky.social fordern wir die EU-Fraktionsvorsitzenden auf, einen Untersuchungsausschuss einzurichten
Alongside @corporateeurope.org, @lobbycontrol.bsky.social and @thegoodlobby.bsky.social, we've written to the presidents of the political groups at the European Parliament, requesting a committee of inquiry into allegations Hungary set up a spy network within the EU's walls.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
War auch das EU-Parlament Ziel des ungarischen Spionageangriffs auf die EU-Institutionen? Das muss geklärt werden! Gemeinsam mit @transparency-eu.bsky.social, @corporateeurope.org und @thegoodlobby.bsky.social fordern wir die EU-Fraktionsvorsitzenden auf, einen Untersuchungsausschuss einzurichten
Alongside @corporateeurope.org, @lobbycontrol.bsky.social and @thegoodlobby.bsky.social, we've written to the presidents of the political groups at the European Parliament, requesting a committee of inquiry into allegations Hungary set up a spy network within the EU's walls.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Alongside @corporateeurope.org, @lobbycontrol.bsky.social and @thegoodlobby.bsky.social, we've written to the presidents of the political groups at the European Parliament, requesting a committee of inquiry into allegations Hungary set up a spy network within the EU's walls.
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⭐NEW EVENT COMING UP!⭐
Join us for our event on Strengthening Enforcement Against Cross-Border Corruption and Financial Crime on 18 November!
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Join us for our event on Strengthening Enforcement Against Cross-Border Corruption and Financial Crime on 18 November!
👉Interested? Register for free via the link bellow!
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October 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
⭐NEW EVENT COMING UP!⭐
Join us for our event on Strengthening Enforcement Against Cross-Border Corruption and Financial Crime on 18 November!
👉Interested? Register for free via the link bellow!
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Join us for our event on Strengthening Enforcement Against Cross-Border Corruption and Financial Crime on 18 November!
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Parliamentary records show that 59 MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) in the 720-strong assembly are sitting on committees or working on policy areas that are related to their paid side activities, FT analysis suggests. on.ft.com/47n31Dm
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Parliamentary records show that 59 MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) in the 720-strong assembly are sitting on committees or working on policy areas that are related to their paid side activities, FT analysis suggests. on.ft.com/47n31Dm
We are deeply alarmed at allegations that Hungary set up a spying operation in Brussels, with the explicit aim of supplying information against the EU to the Hungarian government.
The @europarl.europa.eu must immediately constitute a committee of inquiry.
The @europarl.europa.eu must immediately constitute a committee of inquiry.
Transparency International EU demands European Parliament committee of inquiry following Hungary spy allegations - Transparency International EU
Brussels, 10 October 2025 Transparency International EU (TI EU) is deeply alarmed at allegations, reported by a group of European media outlets, that Hungary set up a spying operation in Brussels,…
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October 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We are deeply alarmed at allegations that Hungary set up a spying operation in Brussels, with the explicit aim of supplying information against the EU to the Hungarian government.
The @europarl.europa.eu must immediately constitute a committee of inquiry.
The @europarl.europa.eu must immediately constitute a committee of inquiry.
Last week, Moldovan voters rejected a sophisticated Russian interference campaign to put Moldova on a continued EU course. But the EU cannot see these results as an excuse to maintain the status quo: congratulations alone will not secure future elections.
Read our analysis here⬇️
Read our analysis here⬇️
It’s fundamental: Moldova’s election results and its EU future - Transparency International EU
EU leaders breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday, as it appeared Moldovan citizens had fended off widespread Russian interference to re-elect its pro-European ruling party, Party of Action and…
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October 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Last week, Moldovan voters rejected a sophisticated Russian interference campaign to put Moldova on a continued EU course. But the EU cannot see these results as an excuse to maintain the status quo: congratulations alone will not secure future elections.
Read our analysis here⬇️
Read our analysis here⬇️
Today is Universal Access to Information Day. But instead of being open towards its citizens, the European Commission has actually made it harder for outsiders to follow how it makes decisions.
It's time for the EU to stop hiding behind rules that block transparency.
It's time for the EU to stop hiding behind rules that block transparency.
September 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today is Universal Access to Information Day. But instead of being open towards its citizens, the European Commission has actually made it harder for outsiders to follow how it makes decisions.
It's time for the EU to stop hiding behind rules that block transparency.
It's time for the EU to stop hiding behind rules that block transparency.
Last week, the Georgian Prosecutor's Office summoned the director of our Georgian counterpart for questioning, under entirely unfounded accusations.
This move is politically motivated, and the latest assault by the Georgian government on democracy.
Full statement:
This move is politically motivated, and the latest assault by the Georgian government on democracy.
Full statement:
Georgian Prosecutor’s Office questions Transparency International Georgia director: TI EU statement - Transparency International EU
In a further escalation of the ongoing attacks against civil society in Georgia, TransparencyInternational Georgia’s director, Eka Gigauri, was on 17 September questioned at the request of, and by,…
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September 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Last week, the Georgian Prosecutor's Office summoned the director of our Georgian counterpart for questioning, under entirely unfounded accusations.
This move is politically motivated, and the latest assault by the Georgian government on democracy.
Full statement:
This move is politically motivated, and the latest assault by the Georgian government on democracy.
Full statement:
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Harassing NGOs and NGO funders is a big part of the authoritarian handbook www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...
Justice Dept. Official Pushes Prosecutors to Investigate George Soros’s Foundation
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September 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Harassing NGOs and NGO funders is a big part of the authoritarian handbook www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...
💪Join our team!💪
We're looking for an administrative trainee to come aboard and support the essential workings of the office.
Feel like helping us in the fight against corruption? All info here⬇️
We're looking for an administrative trainee to come aboard and support the essential workings of the office.
Feel like helping us in the fight against corruption? All info here⬇️
Vacancy: Administrative Assistant - Traineeship - Transparency International EU
Transparency International EU (TI EU) is an international non-profit association under Belgian law (AISBL) based in Brussels (Belgium). We work closely with Transparency International national…
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September 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
💪Join our team!💪
We're looking for an administrative trainee to come aboard and support the essential workings of the office.
Feel like helping us in the fight against corruption? All info here⬇️
We're looking for an administrative trainee to come aboard and support the essential workings of the office.
Feel like helping us in the fight against corruption? All info here⬇️
🔬How easy is it for authorities across the EU to uncover financial crime?
In an ideal world, corruption investigators could enter a suspect’s name into a database and instantly see all the assets connected to that individual.
Here's what's happening in the real world: buff.ly/zM4yRAt
In an ideal world, corruption investigators could enter a suspect’s name into a database and instantly see all the assets connected to that individual.
Here's what's happening in the real world: buff.ly/zM4yRAt
September 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🔬How easy is it for authorities across the EU to uncover financial crime?
In an ideal world, corruption investigators could enter a suspect’s name into a database and instantly see all the assets connected to that individual.
Here's what's happening in the real world: buff.ly/zM4yRAt
In an ideal world, corruption investigators could enter a suspect’s name into a database and instantly see all the assets connected to that individual.
Here's what's happening in the real world: buff.ly/zM4yRAt
Today is #InternationalDayofDemocracy. But in the EU and its neighbourhood, governments are reversing democratic values alarmingly.
At home, the EU must use all tools in its power to safeguard the rule of law.
And it must make democracy an essential condition for EU membership—without compromise.
At home, the EU must use all tools in its power to safeguard the rule of law.
And it must make democracy an essential condition for EU membership—without compromise.
September 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today is #InternationalDayofDemocracy. But in the EU and its neighbourhood, governments are reversing democratic values alarmingly.
At home, the EU must use all tools in its power to safeguard the rule of law.
And it must make democracy an essential condition for EU membership—without compromise.
At home, the EU must use all tools in its power to safeguard the rule of law.
And it must make democracy an essential condition for EU membership—without compromise.
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Our Director, Nick Aiossa, in today's big @desmog.com reveal of yet another vicious politically-charged attempt to silence civil society within the EU.
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Our Director, Nick Aiossa, in today's big @desmog.com reveal of yet another vicious politically-charged attempt to silence civil society within the EU.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
⚠️NEW ⚠️
Our Director, Nick Aiossa, in today's big @desmog.com reveal of yet another vicious politically-charged attempt to silence civil society within the EU.
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Our Director, Nick Aiossa, in today's big @desmog.com reveal of yet another vicious politically-charged attempt to silence civil society within the EU.
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This week, we wrote to national delegations attending #COP30, urging them to adopt a new integrity pledge designed to limit fossil fuel influence on climate talks.
Read more: anticorru.pt/3ei
Read more: anticorru.pt/3ei
September 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This week, we wrote to national delegations attending #COP30, urging them to adopt a new integrity pledge designed to limit fossil fuel influence on climate talks.
Read more: anticorru.pt/3ei
Read more: anticorru.pt/3ei
Independent media must be strengthened. But if the EU wants to be taken seriously about stopping corruption, it must promote integrity within its own institutions.
The Commission should start with upholding transparency on the inside, especially in times of war and climate breakdown.
The Commission should start with upholding transparency on the inside, especially in times of war and climate breakdown.
Europe’s independence is about protecting our freedoms. And free press is the backbone of democracy.
We will launch a Media Resilience Programme to support journalism and media literacy.
And keep backing independent and local media - because corruption happens in the dark.
We will launch a Media Resilience Programme to support journalism and media literacy.
And keep backing independent and local media - because corruption happens in the dark.
September 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Independent media must be strengthened. But if the EU wants to be taken seriously about stopping corruption, it must promote integrity within its own institutions.
The Commission should start with upholding transparency on the inside, especially in times of war and climate breakdown.
The Commission should start with upholding transparency on the inside, especially in times of war and climate breakdown.
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🔥 Laura Kövesi, the first European Chief Prosecutor, has locked horns with EU institutions and powerful political figures. Insiders question if her successor, whose appointment process is in full swing, will continue to crack the whip.
✅ Free to read today on @ftm.eu ⤵️
www.ftm.eu/articles/eu-...
✅ Free to read today on @ftm.eu ⤵️
www.ftm.eu/articles/eu-...
EU’s chief prosecutor goes head-to-head with Brussels elite over corruption fight
In its fight against fraud and corruption, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has locked horns with EU institutions and powerful political figures. Under Laura Codruța Kövesi, its uncompro...
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September 4, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🔥 Laura Kövesi, the first European Chief Prosecutor, has locked horns with EU institutions and powerful political figures. Insiders question if her successor, whose appointment process is in full swing, will continue to crack the whip.
✅ Free to read today on @ftm.eu ⤵️
www.ftm.eu/articles/eu-...
✅ Free to read today on @ftm.eu ⤵️
www.ftm.eu/articles/eu-...
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We are extremely concerned to see the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, where more than 100 international aid organisations and human rights groups are warning of mass starvation.
July 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We are extremely concerned to see the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, where more than 100 international aid organisations and human rights groups are warning of mass starvation.
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✒️ Together with @transparency-eu.bsky.social, @corporateeurope.org and @lobbycontrol.bsky.social, we submitted a formal complaint urging the ECHA to review its contracts with consultancy Ramboll—accused of advising both regulators and polluters on toxic PFAS.
🔎 Read more: bit.ly/46hxClS
🔎 Read more: bit.ly/46hxClS
The Good Lobby Joins Complaint Over ECHA’s Conflict of Interest | The Good Lobby
The Good Lobby joins leading NGOs in calling on the ECHA over conflict-of-interest concerns related to PFAS regulation
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July 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
✒️ Together with @transparency-eu.bsky.social, @corporateeurope.org and @lobbycontrol.bsky.social, we submitted a formal complaint urging the ECHA to review its contracts with consultancy Ramboll—accused of advising both regulators and polluters on toxic PFAS.
🔎 Read more: bit.ly/46hxClS
🔎 Read more: bit.ly/46hxClS
According to reporting, the European Chemicals Agency has sought advice on so-called 'forever chemicals' from a consultancy that works for...the chemicals industry.
We fail to see how this doesn't constitute a huge conflict-of-interest risk.
Read our full complaint below⬇️
We fail to see how this doesn't constitute a huge conflict-of-interest risk.
Read our full complaint below⬇️
Complaint: the ECHA's contracts with Ramboll - Transparency International EU
Today, Transparency International EU, alongside other NGOs dedicated to transparency and ethics in the European Union, submitted a complaint to the Executive Director of the European Chemicals Agency…
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July 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
According to reporting, the European Chemicals Agency has sought advice on so-called 'forever chemicals' from a consultancy that works for...the chemicals industry.
We fail to see how this doesn't constitute a huge conflict-of-interest risk.
Read our full complaint below⬇️
We fail to see how this doesn't constitute a huge conflict-of-interest risk.
Read our full complaint below⬇️
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I am delighted to publish my opinion article ✍🏼 for POLITICO Europe 📰 on the EU anti-corruption directive. It examines how the EU appears indifferent to combatting corruption within the bloc, while taking moral high ground in candidate states.
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EU anti-corruption directive stands on a knife’s edge
The bloc must finally decide whether to finally adopt robust anti-corruption laws or continue with business as usual.
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July 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I am delighted to publish my opinion article ✍🏼 for POLITICO Europe 📰 on the EU anti-corruption directive. It examines how the EU appears indifferent to combatting corruption within the bloc, while taking moral high ground in candidate states.
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...
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www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...
In a setback for the protection of the EU's financial system, the European Parliament failed to block the European Commission's proposal to remove the UAE from the EU's anti-money laundering high-risk list.
Full press release⬇️
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Full press release⬇️
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Transparency International deplores EU Parliament failure to oppose UAE delisting, despite ongoing anti-money laundering concerns - Transparency International EU
Brussels, 9 July 2025 Today, the European Parliament failed to block the European Commission’s proposal to remove, among others, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high-risk third…
transparency.eu
July 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In a setback for the protection of the EU's financial system, the European Parliament failed to block the European Commission's proposal to remove the UAE from the EU's anti-money laundering high-risk list.
Full press release⬇️
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Full press release⬇️
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