Investigating a changing Europe

We, nine experienced journalists from eight European countries, are “Investigate Europe”.

We research as a multinational team. We share, merge and crosscheck facts – tackling the usual national bias. We point out responsible transnational structures and actors in issues of European-wide relevance to make it possible to hold them accountable.

February 2021

Energy Charter Treaty

The Energy Charter Treaty

Within 2050, Europe is to have cut almost all greenhouse emissions. That is going to be demanding enough. But the little-known Energy Charter Treaty could become a massive threat to the EU and its member states in trying to achieve their climate targets. Investigate Europe delves into the treaty and its ramifications for climate neutrality.

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November 2020

Secrets of the council

Secrets of the Council

The Council of the European Union: 27 Governments. 150 committees. Unnamed diplomats. Secret negotiations. Thousands of paragraphs written into the laws that govern our lives. That is why our team will be following the Council’s proceedings closely, reporting on which governments are blocking or watering down legislative proposals, and with whom they are in league.

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October 2020

Gas Trap

Europe in the Gas Trap

Despite Europe's ambitious climate goals, natural gas projects with potentially high methane emissions are being planned across the continent.

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