Last June, we submitted a joint letter with @thegoodlobby.wsocial.eu, @lobbycontrol.bsky.social and @corporateeurope.org regarding the Commission's newly-created AI Envoy position. The @ombudsman.europa.eu has now urged the Commission to respond to our letter.

Are you joining us at our @parliview.bsky.social launch event on 1 October?

Yesterday, our Director Nicholas Aiossa took part in a panel discussion at the European Conference against Corruption, hosted by MEP @chloe-ridel.fr and L'Observatoire de l'Ethique Publique.

We are disheartened by Wednesday's Maltese court ruling on the assassination of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Maltese court rules on Daphne Caruana Galizia case: The EU must step up its protection of journalists - Transparency International EU

Brussels, 3 September 2026 After almost a decade, the nine-member jury at the Maltese court yesterday reached a verdict in the case of the brutal assassination of investigative journalist Daphne…

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The official release date of ParliView EU is coming soon! Follow below for more updates about the project and sign up for early access at parliview.org @transparency-eu.bsky.social @ucdpolitics.bsky.social @strathpolir.bsky.social @strathplacelab.bsky.social

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Next Wednesday, our director Nick Aiossa takes the stage at the European Conference Against Corruption - a key moment to discuss how the EU and its Member States can step up the fight against cross-border corruption.

📚 Part 2 of our team's summer reads recommendations. Summer might almost be over, but let's not forget how a good book can bring back that cosy summer feeling.

📢 We're hiring! Transparency International EU is looking for a motivated trainee to join our EU Political Integrity team in Brussels.

We have a winner! 🏆

📽️ After sharing our summer read recommendations, here are six film recommendations for you. Did you know our Director, Nick, spoke at the European Parliament's screening of the film Black Box Diaries (2024), by Japanese journalist and filmmaker Shiori Itō?

📚 Still on the hunt for an enticing read for your summer break? Our team has put together a few recommendations to see you through the quieter months. We begin this series with Ilaria, Marthe and Giulia, who work on data, comms and illicit financial flows. May their picks inspire yours.

As the month of August is upon us and EU politicians are enjoying their summer recess, it seems a fitting moment to get to know Transparency International EU a little better. Here are three things about us you might not know. Swipe to discover, and follow for more.

We're back with another explainer. You may have seen that the European Commission released its latest Rule of Law report last June. But what does the report actually cover? What are its key takeaways — and is it translating into real change on the ground?

While Brussels is on the cusp of shutting down for the summer, our work is anything but. On the contrary, this July continued to see some of the biggest anti-corruption stories break.

Intensifying Israeli military airstrikes on Gaza in recent days, coupled with a surge in violence in the West Bank, have further inflamed an already devastating situation for civilians in Palestine, including our colleagues at AMAN (Transparency International Palestine). 🧵⬇️

🌊 Let's take a deep dive. 📊 While the summer recess has started, lobbying continues — albeit at a slightly slower pace. Swipe to discover who was lobbying and who was being lobbied in both the European Parliament and the Commission in July.

The European Commission has just published its 2026 Rule of Law Report, and the findings on anti-corruption paint a stark picture. Here’s a quick analysis. Our analysis of recommendations issued across seven EU member states (2022 -2026) reveals persistent gaps between commitments and action ⬇️

🤯100,000 LOBBY MEETINGS LOGGED ON OUR INTEGRITY WATCH PLATFORM🤯

As Hungary announced it would investigate subsidies given to the Chinese carmaker, Transparency International warned the hiring of an ex-minister who negotiated them could expose the state to Chinese corporate pressure. #EuropeNews

Hungary probes BYD deal after ex-minister joins carmaker

As Hungary announced it would investigate subsidies given to the Chinese carmaker, Transparency International warned the hiring of an ex-minister who negotiated them could expose the state to Chinese corporate pressure.

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We've submitted ANOTHER complaint, this time on hydrogen.

Transparency International EU submits conflict-of-interest complaint to European Commission over hydrogen consultancy contract - Transparency International EU

Brussels, 16 July 2026 Transparency International EU, alongside the civil society organisations BankWatch, Corporate Europe Observatory, The Good Lobby and LobbyControl, have today submitted a joint…

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MEPs in the European Parliament's budgetary control committee voted to shield the Patriots for Europe group from any criminal investigation into misspending EU funds.

MEPs voting to shield themselves from investigation? Sadly, that’s all too typical

MEPs in the European Parliament's budgetary control committee voted to shield the Patriots for Europe group from any criminal investigation into misspending EU funds.

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The far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) misspent over 276,000 euros in EU funds. A coalition of the centre and far-right political groups, including the PfE itself, seems content with allowing that money to be paid back from a reserve fund of taxpayers' money. We're not. 🔽🔽🔽 buff.ly/a4794nM

Hungary joining the EPPO is a decisive step forward on its path to repairing the damage caused by Victor Orbán's authoritarianism. The EPPO is responsible for criminally investigating the misappropriation of EU funds, and it will now have the power to prosecute such crimes in Hungary. Welcome news!

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The EPPO can investigate EU fund misuse dating as far back as June 2021, meaning it can look into corruption allegations against Viktor Orbán's government. #EuropeNews ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/dpQL

t's been a mammoth June, which calls for an XXL newsletter. That's exactly what we've done, with twice as many topics as usual. Swipe to discover June's six highlights. Want more? Sign up to get everything straight to your inbox, here: buff.ly/BPkfPwH

A French court has found far-right politician Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds. That's the French story.

OUR GUIDE TO THE EU'S ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING FRAMEWORK 💵

The European Union's anti-money laundering framework: the complete guide - Transparency International EU

The adoption of the EU Anti-Money Laundering (AML) package in 2024 marked the conclusion of years of negotiations within the European institutions. While this was a major legislative milestone, it…

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We're back with another press release on the far right’s misuse of EU funds. This time, the spotlight is on Nigel Farage, who allegedly misused parliamentary money to finance expenses linked to the Brexit campaign.

Transparency International EU calls for investigation into Nigel Farage Brexit campaign use of EU funds - Transparency International EU

Brussels, 25 June 2026 New revelations, first reported by the Financial Times, suggest far-right Brexit architect Nigel Farage used European Parliament funds to finance Brexit campaign expenses…

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🗣️ Stronger civil society, media and culture means a stronger Europe. Check Civil Society Europe’s infographic to discover stable funding mechanisms for civil society. Stay updated on ‘Voices of Millions’ on their website: bit.ly/3RjPEyk #EUCivilSociety #VoicesOfMillions

Last Wednesday, we hosted an event on EU Cooperation on Rule of Law & Democratic Governance in Enlargement Countries

The far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) group has allegedly misspent almost €280,000 in EU funds.