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 ⬇️

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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.

Their bravery has protected public health, kept millions from being stolen and exposed everyday workplace wrongdoing. And yet many whistleblowers are fired, harassed or silenced for it. #WorldWhistleblowerDay

🔎 What is the state of funding for civil society in the EU? Check data at a glimpse in Civil Society Europe’s infographic. Stay updated on ‘Voices of Millions’ on CSE’s website: bit.ly/3RjPEyk #EUCivilSociety #VoicesOfMillions

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Nigel Farage’s Brexit rallies were funded from the EU budget

European monies paid for anti-immigrant posters during ‘Say No to EU’ tour

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Where is EU enlargement heading next? Find out at our event next Wednesday on EU Cooperation on Rule of Law & Democratic Governance in Enlargement Countries.

We're hiring! Are you passionate about corruption and transparency in the European Union? Do you have knowledge of anti-corruption and anti-money laundering developments and trends at EU level? If so, we might be looking for you. 📩Apply now here: buff.ly/K4fXhjq.

The Commission's new AI envoy has four potential conflicts of interest. We're calling them out.

NO EU INSTITUTION IS ABOVE THE LAW Today, the EU General Court backed the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in lifting the immunity of 12 European Court of Auditors (ECA) staff members in an investigation into the potential wrongdoing.

Between bank holidays, sunshine and storms, a lot has happened over the past month, although some decisions have been questionable, to say the least. We have selected the top three stories from last month and bundled them together for you.

We've submitted a complaint on ECR MEP Alexandr Vondra. Our complaint follows concerns over undeclared outside activities and potential conflicts of interest linked to his role as chair of the Prague Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR).

Which employer would continue to entrust budget management to someone whose audit shows the misuse of 4.3 million euros? Reports last year revealed the now-defunct far-right ID group was on the hook for misusing that sum. Philip Claeys oversaw its budget during that time.

Who really has the EU’s ear? That question is easier to answer thanks to our updated Integrity Watch EU platform.

Our analysis of the rule of law in the EU's enlargement countries continues. Next up, we have Serbia, which has been negotiating accession since 2014.

We've been monitoring the progress EU enlargement countries have made in the EU's 2025 Rule of Law Reports.

PARLIAMENT CALLS OUT SIDE JOBS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST We told you there was more positive news to come. Earlier this month, the European Parliament passed an amendment reminding MEPs that their rules prohibit them from engaging in paid lobbying activities directly linked to EU decision-making.