Elisa Braun
@elisabraun.bsky.social
Chief Brussels correspondent, Euractiv
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group www.euractiv.com/news/belgian...
Belgian court convicts two for EU funds misuse linked to Nigel Farage's Brexit group | Euractiv
Verdict ends decade-long probe into alleged misuse of EU funds by associates of top Brexit campaigner
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November 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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...
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🚨🚨"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...
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...
INVESTIGATION: European Parliament tells Belgian prosecutor to stay in lane on corruption probes | Euractiv
A showdown over Belgium's role in policing Europe's institutions looms as Parliament pushes back on corruption probes
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October 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
🚨🚨"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...
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...
INVESTIGATION: European Parliament tells Belgian prosecutor to stay in lane on corruption probes | Euractiv
A showdown over Belgium's role in policing Europe's institutions looms as Parliament pushes back on corruption probes
www.euractiv.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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...
EXCLUSIVE: EU prosecutors open probe into far-right group linked to Le Pen - Euractiv
Media reports allege €4.3 million in EU funds was misused by the far-right Identity and Democracy group from 2019-2024.
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July 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
Huawei : l’affaire présumée de corruption de députés européens revient sur le devant de la scène
Plusieurs médias bruxellois ont divulgué les propos tenus aux policiers par un assistant de deux eurodéputés italiens, le principal acteur du « scandale Huawei ».
www.lemonde.fr
June 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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!).
Euractiv is thrilled to announce renowned investigative reporter @elisabraun.bsky.social is joining the team.
'Her decision to join shows confidence in us. It proves that we can and do hire the best, in order to be the best,' Editor in Chief Matthew Karnitschnig.
www.euractiv.com/renowned-inv...
'Her decision to join shows confidence in us. It proves that we can and do hire the best, in order to be the best,' Editor in Chief Matthew Karnitschnig.
www.euractiv.com/renowned-inv...
Renowned investigative reporter Elisa Braun joins Euractiv - Euractiv
[Brussels, 26 June 2025] Euractiv is thrilled to announce that Elisa Braun is joining our team as Senior Politics Reporter. "I have been looking forward to announcing that Elisa is joining Euractiv fo...
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June 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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!).
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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
Via @nicolettaionta.bsky.social and our new Chief Brussels Correspondent @elisabraun.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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
Via @nicolettaionta.bsky.social and our new Chief Brussels Correspondent @elisabraun.bsky.social
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🚨 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
Read the developing story: ow.ly/b6aL50VSi3H
May 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🚨 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
Read the developing story: ow.ly/b6aL50VSi3H
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Corruption is the most important story in the world, part 213 www.politico.eu/article/vikt...
US lifts sanctions against key Orbán ally accused of corruption
Penalties against Antal Rogan were “inconsistent with U.S. foreign policy interests,” says a spokesperson for top American diplomat Marco Rubio.
www.politico.eu
April 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Corruption is the most important story in the world, part 213 www.politico.eu/article/vikt...
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“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-...
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-...
‘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.
www.politico.eu
April 14, 2025 at 4:36 AM
“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-...
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-...
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Our team has been tracking the global impact of the investigation — and the numbers keep climbing.
April 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Our team has been tracking the global impact of the investigation — and the numbers keep climbing.
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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. 👇
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. 👇
Belgian prosecutors probe whether Huawei paid for letter signed by 8 MEPs
Authorities are looking into whether the Chinese tech giant made illegal payments for a letter defending its interests in 2021.
www.politico.eu
March 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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. 👇
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. 👇
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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...
March 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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 🎬)
(we've added stars to give it a Cannes film festival twist 🎬)
February 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🍿 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 🎬)
(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...
✉️ This week in EU influence, w/ @gi-coi.bsky.social www.politico.eu/newsletter/p...
February 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
💸 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...
✉️ This week in EU influence, w/ @gi-coi.bsky.social www.politico.eu/newsletter/p...
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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...
apnews.com/article/elon...
Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team
The tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.
apnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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...
apnews.com/article/elon...
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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.
World leaders head to Ukraine as Trump cozies up to Putin
As Ukraine’s future hangs in the balance, world and European leaders are rallying around Kyiv.
www.politico.eu
February 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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.
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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...
Scoop by @elisabraun.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/eu-h...
EU hires Trump-linked lobbying firm to survive trade war
DCI Group has worked with sanctioned organizations, the Azeri government and oil companies.
www.politico.eu
February 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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...
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
With scoop hunters @maxgriera.bsky.social, @l-guillot.bsky.social @mariannegros.bsky.social
A battle is looming in Brussels around NGO funding.
And this week’s EU Influence is packed with juicy documents and exclusive reporting related to the brewing storm 👇
And this week’s EU Influence is packed with juicy documents and exclusive reporting related to the brewing storm 👇
There will be blood
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By ELISA BRAUN Tips, tales, traumas to @ElisaBraun or [email protected] | View in your browser BONJOUR. There are…
www.politico.eu
January 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
With scoop hunters @maxgriera.bsky.social, @l-guillot.bsky.social @mariannegros.bsky.social
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hope the tardigrades on the moon are having a good time
![On April 11, 2019, the Israeli spacecraft Beresheet crashed into the Moon during a failed landing attempt.[1] Its payload included several thousand tardigrades (also known as water bears). Initial reports suggested they could have survived the crash landing. We believe the chances of survival for the tardigrades... are extremely high.— Nova Spivack,](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cyyd366g3hrxp5rynixm2mm3/bafkreiam4mhj2usawiz5frx6optryk3qhvl65uqguyt6uf7yvbtytdolha@jpeg)
January 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
hope the tardigrades on the moon are having a good time
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every industry on earth has narcissists and sociopaths but some have a more dense concentration than others
The NYT article about Blake Lively’s lawsuit is incredible. Her director/costar’s PR team texting
“Holy shit, I can’t believe how well our evil plan to destroy this woman’s reputation is working! Thank god no one will ever read these text messages!”
back and forth to each other over and over
“Holy shit, I can’t believe how well our evil plan to destroy this woman’s reputation is working! Thank god no one will ever read these text messages!”
back and forth to each other over and over
December 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
every industry on earth has narcissists and sociopaths but some have a more dense concentration than others
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Bigre qui l'eut cru
October 19, 2023 at 4:19 PM
Bigre qui l'eut cru