Brussels is under mounting pressure to freeze €653 million in EU funds earmarked for Bulgaria, as European liberals raise alarms over what they describe as […]
International Courts Review Italy’s Handling of Al-Masri Case
Italy’s government is under fire after three top officials were accused of helping a Libyan warlord escape justice. In January, Osama Al-Masri Njeem—a Libyan general […]
A Guilty Plea to Bribery Charges in the UK
Former Brexit Party MEP Nathan Gill has pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery for accepting payments to promote pro-Kremlin narratives while serving in the […]
France’s Swamp of Corruption Just Got Murkier. Again
When it comes to anti-corruption warriors, the most zealous usually come from the Netherlands (think Sophie in ‘t Veld, Paul Tang, Marietje Schaake or Thijs Reuten). […]
Fake Farms, Real Fallout: Greece Scrambles to Save EU Agricultural Funds
The European Union has formally warned Greece that it risks losing access to critical agricultural subsidies unless it submits a revised and more robust plan […]
Libya, Lies, and the Law: Sarkozy Sentenced in Corruption Case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction for criminal conspiracy. Linked to efforts to secure campaign […]
The Hacienda Scandal: How EU Funds Built Villas Instead of Tourism
Slovakia is facing a political firestorm over what critics are calling a “guesthouse scam”. A sprawling corruption scandal involving EU funds, fake tourism projects, and […]
German Lawmaker Investigated for Bribery and Money Laundering Tied to Beijing
German Parliament has officially revoked the immunity of far-right MP Maximilian Krah amid a widening corruption and espionage probe linked to China. Krah, a prominent […]
The Political Power Play Behind Italy’s Banking Shake-Up
Italy’s most iconic investment bank, Mediobanca, is facing a hostile €16.6 billion takeover bid from Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS). A move backed by […]
Defamation vs. Diplomacy: EU Council Faces Landmark Legal Test in Germany
A German lawyer is taking the EU Council to court in a potentially historic defamation case. If successful, it could be the first time an […]