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Parliament votes to shield influential MEP from justice 

Brussels, 19 May 2026  The European Parliament has just voted to shield EPP MEP Angelika Niebler from being investigated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) for allegedly misusing EU funds. As a result, Ms Niebler will maintain her parliamentary immunity, and the EPPO will be prevented...
Parliament votes to shield influential MEP from justice 
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Where transparency protects the climate: the Aarhus Convention and EU reluctance to comply

Imagine trying to understand why a factory polluted the river that runs beside your house, only to find you—or...
Where transparency protects the climate: the Aarhus Convention and EU reluctance to comply
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Transparency International EU submits complaint to OLAF on Patriots Group Secretary General misuse of funds

Brussels, 27 April 2026 Following revelations last year that the now-defunct Identity and Democracy (ID) group in the European...
Transparency International EU submits complaint to OLAF on Patriots Group Secretary General misuse of funds

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