Brussels pushes to block budget payouts to EU’s democratic backsliders – POLITICO
The move is likely to exacerbate tensions between the Commission and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces…
Pope Leo looks to MAGA megadonors to shore up Church finances – POLITICO
The Vatican’s income is mainly derived from property assets and donations including from bishops and Peter’s Pence, the…
The Risks of NGOs as Proxy Actors in Geopolitical Competition
The role of international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has come under increasing scrutiny in an era marked by great…
The EU says Israel is guilty of human rights abuses. What does that mean for trade? – POLITICO
The EU is Israel’s largest trading partner, accounting for 32 percent of its total trade in 2024, so…
Slovakia cites European Parliament move in calling Kremlin-style bill ‘legitimate’ – POLITICO
“The European Parliament’s decision to establish an investigative body for the funding of NGOs from EU sources only…
EU resurrects banking practice that caused the 2008 financial crisis – POLITICO
In the pre-2008 lending boom, American banks sold their dodgiest “subprime” loans to investors around the world. When…
Nicușor Dan starts nightmare new job as president of Romania – POLITICO
“Dan’s analytical approach could prove valuable in these complex negotiations at a time when eastern Europe is becoming…
Haltungskennzeichnung jetzt: Zivilgesellschaft fordert Klartext bei Tierprodukten – OTS.at
Haltungskennzeichnung jetzt: Zivilgesellschaft fordert Klartext bei Tierprodukten OTS.atTierisch absurd – Freiwillig? “Wir fordern verpflichtende Kennzeichnung” HeuteAngebundene Kühe, kupierte Ringelschwänze: Ringen…
Russia bans ‘undesirable’ Amnesty International – POLITICO
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Amnesty — which says it campaigns for human…
European Parliament cracks down on lobbyists in effort to stop corruption – POLITICO
With their official badges, lobbyists could previously enter the Parliament’s premises as they pleased, but now they’ll have…
Brussels takes aim at those cashing in on broken European markets – POLITICO
The trouble is, the finance industry makes money from the practice. Governments, heavily lobbied by asset managers, insurers,…
Slovakia adopts Russian-style law targeting NGOs – POLITICO
NGOs, such as Via Iuris or Peace for Ukraine, have dubbed the law as Russian-esque because of its…