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Nicholas Aiossa

Director, Transparency International EU

2 articles · 4 February 2025 to 13 March 2025

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Criticised the European Parliament's ethics culture and said the new allegations make a mockery of democracy.
Accused the EPP of adopting Viktor Orbán's tactics against civil society and called the investigation a massive fishing expedition.

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Belgian police arrest suspects in Huawei bribery probe targeting European Parliament

Federal prosecutors confirm 21 raids across Belgium and Portugal, with allegations of corruption, forgery and excessive gifts benefiting the Chinese telecoms company since 2021.

Sofia Marchetti13 March 20256 min read

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Rightwing MEPs push to freeze €15.6m EU funding for 30 environmental NGOs

A defunding drive led by the EPP and far-right blocs targets the LIFE programme's operating grants, which cover up to 70% of some groups' budgets. A plenary vote on the budgetary discharge is expected in May.

Sofia Marchetti4 February 20257 min read

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