You might have heard us complain about the European Parliament’s weak ethics system before. That’s because we believe democratic systems should have effective safeguards against undue influence. The European Parliament’s patchy defences...
Access and download our methodology here. In the relentless race against time to combat the climate crisis, accountable and transparent policymaking is imperative. Policymakers can’t claim to take climate legislation seriously while possibly...
Brussels, 13 December 2023 Transparency International EU (TI EU) staunchly opposes the release of some 10 billion euros in EU funds to a government that has comprehensively failed to demonstrate it takes meaningful reform to its democratic...
You can read our full technical analysis of all reforms here. One year ago, Belgian police uncovered 1.5m euros in cash stashed in, among other places, an MEP’s suitcase. What proceeded to unfold was the biggest corruption scandal ever to have hit...
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 chapters in over 100 countries worldwide and the...
In a press briefing on Monday 27 November, Transparency International EU (TI EU), Civil Society Europe and the European Partnership for Democracy warned of looming pitfalls surrounding the Commission’s proposed Defence of Democracy package....
Where: Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place BrusselsWhen: 28 November 2023, 14:30–20:00, including networking buffet and drinks Register here How can we unleash the full potential of transparency as a tool for safeguarding democracy across the...
The following letter was signed by Transparency International EU and the undersigned organisations. It can be accessed as a PDF file here. Brussels, 13 November 2023 Dear Minister, On 15 November, the EU General Affairs Council (GAC) is due to...
Brussels, 13 September 2023 At today’s plenary vote, Members of the European Parliament have failed to make necessary changes to the ethics system and put an end to the culture of impunity among MEPs that has been exposed by one of the largest...
