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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 2d

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⬇️

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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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 10d

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.

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 12d

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:

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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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 13d

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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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 21d

💪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⬇️

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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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 22d

🔬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

Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 27d

⚠️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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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · 27d

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

Image quote: “For too long fossil fuel lobbyists have been able to derail the ambitious climate action the world needs. We’re calling on governments to adopt this new integrity pledge to prove they represent the public interest, not polluters. Brazil, as host, has a unique opportunity to lead by example and help set a new global standard for accountability in climate diplomacy.” - Brice Böhmer, Climate and Environment Lead at Transparency International

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · 28d

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.

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 28d

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.

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Simon Van Dorpe @simonvandorpe.bsky.social · Sep 4

🔥 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-...

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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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Jul 24

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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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · Jul 18

✒️ 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

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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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jul 18

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⬇️

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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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · Jul 17

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...

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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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jul 9

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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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…

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Transparency International Deutschland e.V. @transparency-de.bsky.social · Jun 27

1/3 Last Friday, as part of our Climate Governance Integrity Programme #CGIP, we hosted a workshop at @umwelthilfe.bsky.social in Berlin – bringing together civil society experts and journalists to exchange insights on #ClimateIntegrity.

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jul 4

Parliament must take responsibility for its own funds and recover any misused funds. It must also investigate whether further rules were breached, and refer any criminal matters to the European Public Prosecutor's Office.

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jul 4

This comes as no surprise, given that the European Parliament has delegated management of finances to political groups (with little to no oversight) who are often embroiled in fraud themselves.

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jul 4

Yet more allegations of the far right misusing EU funds have surfaced. This time, it's about far right groups in the European Parliament circumventing procurement rules to funnel EU cash to friendly businesses and organisations.

Christina Schmidt @rprtrn.bsky.social · Jul 3

🐶 Was machen eigentlich europaskeptische Abgeordnete von rechtsaußen mit Steuergeldern?

Ein interner Prüfbericht aus dem EU-Parlament besagt: Millionen Euro sollen an Regeln vorbei an die eigenen Leute geflossen sein. Recherche zur EU-Plünderung der Rechtspopulisten 🙀
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Europaparlament: Wie Rechtsaußen-Politiker die Brüsseler Parlamentskasse plünderten

Bizarre Spenden und Aufträge: Die ID-Fraktion soll 4,3 Millionen Euro verschleudert haben – an Tierschützer, Abtreibungsgegner, dubiose Firmen. Eine steht der AfD nahe.

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Transparency International @anticorruption.bsky.social · Jun 25

The top 7 fossil fuel firms & their networks held 1,000+ meetings with MEPs in under a year.

@transparency-eu.bsky.social has analysed 31,000+ MEP meetings since June 2024, revealing a sharp rise in fossil fuel lobbying. Learn more ⬇️

MEPs and their lobby meetings, one year in: new rules, more meetings, more cause for concern? - Transparency International EU

It’s now almost a year since a new European Parliament was elected and a new crop of MEPs undertook their mandates to serve European citizens. It also means we now have a years’ worth of new lobby mee...

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · Jun 25

💼 Who is the new EU Parliament meeting?

💡Transparency International EU published a report on lobbying in the first year of the EU Parliament. The result? Over 30,000 meetings disclosed, a 314% increase. Yet, data reveals serious gaps.

📰 Read more: bit.ly/3GguOL5

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're hiring! We're looking for two trainees, one in communications, and one in EU policy, to start with us in September.

Interested? More info here⬇️
transparency.eu/jobs/

Jobs - Transparency International EU

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jun 24

🔥📅 In fact, in just one year, the top seven fossil fuel organisations and their self-declared networks have had more than 1000 meetings with members of the European Parliament.

Interested in the full analysis? Read it here⬇️

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MEPs and their lobby meetings, one year in: new rules, more meetings, more cause for concern? - Transparency International EU

It’s now almost a year since a new European Parliament was elected and a new crop of MEPs undertook their mandates to serve European citizens. It also means we now have a years’ worth of new lobby…

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Transparency International EU @transparency-eu.bsky.social · Jun 24

🇺🇸 US conservative organisations have been making inroads into the European Parliament, despite not being registered on the Transparency Register

🌍💼 The European Parliament's environment committee's most-met organisations include huge fossil fuel companies

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