Corruption
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Zombies, wannabes, soldiers: Which MEP tribe do you belong to?
MEPs range from fanatic federalists bursting with Europhile zeal to grifters trying to suck as much money out of the EU as possible.
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Ignore the haters — the European Parliament matters more than ever
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US Senator Bob Menendez guilty verdicts give New York prosecutors a win after high-profile setbacks
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How Alexander Lukashenko’s tyranny ends
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Slovakia backtracks on controversial criminal code reform
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European Investment Bank’s ex-chief denies €1M corruption allegations
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Ukraine’s path to NATO membership ‘irreversible,’ allies expected to declare
Labour’s top policy priorities
A deep dive into what Keir Starmer’s government will tackle in their first 100 days and then in their first year.
Slovakia’s Fico laments not visiting Putin with Orbán
While blasting progressive ideology as “poison” and “cancer,” Slovak leader honors Slavic cultural forebears, in first public outing since attack.
How the Tory campaign melted down in 6 disastrous weeks
Rishi Sunak played a bad hand appallingly — and paid a terrible price.
Second suspect identified in European Investment Bank corruption probe
Former EIB official Henry von Blumenthal is in the crosshairs of EU prosecutors, his lawyer confirmed to POLITICO.
Ukrainian authorities face accusations of using the draft as a political weapon
“They can always threaten to ship you off to the front lines,” said an investigative reporter.
EU prosecutors launch bombshell corruption probe into former European Investment Bank chief
Investigators raided Werner Hoyer’s house as part of an “abuse of influence” investigation.
Rishi Sunak’s California escape hatch: His $7.2M beach home
The UK leader’s luxe penthouse and deep California ties have fueled speculation about where he could land if he winds up out of office.
Poland’s ex-oil boss heads where prosecutors can’t reach him: Brussels
Daniel Obajtek’s case also a first test for how the new European Parliament will deal with rule of law issues.
Want an EU top job? Have you asked the prosecutor?
Prosecutors are still looking into allegations surrounding the frontrunners to lead the two most important EU institutions.
Von der Leyen buries report slamming Italy as she seeks Meloni’s vote
European Commission president trying not to stir the pot on media freedom, four officials said.
Top Ukraine reconstruction official abruptly quits, citing ‘systemic obstacles’
Mustafa Nayyem’s resignation comes day before key Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin.
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán stumbles in EU election
In a new rival Peter Magyar, the prime minister’s Fidesz party ‘has a real challenger.’
Ukraine and Moldova ready to start negotiations to join the EU, Commission says
“All the steps have been met by the two countries,” a Commission spokesperson said.
Biden squeezes Netanyahu on cease-fire talks
The multi-pronged effort targets Hamas leaders, too, but the Israeli prime minister could prove the more complicated get.
The MEP who hated being an MEP wants you to vote in the EU election
‘Under no circumstances’ will satirist Nico Semsrott return for a second term in the EU Parliament.
Spanish prime minister’s wife summoned to court over corruption allegations
“What we have here is a mudslinging campaign by the right and the far right,” a government spokesperson said.
What the EU election is actually about in each country
Voters will be thinking about domestic issues – and not Ursula von der Leyen – when they go to the polls.
‘It feels like there’s no future’: Georgia’s clash with West leaves ordinary people on brink
The government’s crusade against European and American influence comes at the cost of one of the country’s only economic lifelines.
Mafia state pushes Bulgarian democracy to the brink
Former PM Boyko Borissov and sanctioned media mogul Delyan Peevski are in the driving seat ahead of an election on June 9.
Slovak government targets media again after Fico shooting
Ruling coalition wants to restrict access to information and to require media to correct articles on demand, saying “the era of insolence is over.”
Malta’s ex-PM Joseph Muscat pleads not guilty in corruption case
Former prime minister was greeted by a cheering crowd as he entered court.
Georgia set to approve ‘foreign agents’ law amid growing Western backlash
The U.S. has imposed sanctions over the controversial legislation, while Brussels warns it will sink the country’s efforts to join the EU.
A beginner’s guide to the EU election
373 million voters are eligible to choose 720 MEPs in the Brussels bubble. This is how the election works and why it matters.
Corruption allegations swirl over Polish opposition party
Prosecutors allege that €66 million in a special fund may have been misused under the former justice minister.