Investigating a changing Europe

We, experienced journalists from nine 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 Europe-wide relevance 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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7 May 2021

The unexpected European dilemma: Support the US — or Big Pharma?

This week, the US government announced a sudden about-turn on its stance on vaccine waivers, which was met with praise from many EU officials. Investigate Europe documents how governments opposed the waiver fiercely until the very last moment.

22 April 2021

What you see isn’t always what you get: dual food quality in Europe

Palm oil or sunflower oil? Glucose-fructose syrup or sugar? Food items sold under the same name and with the same branding and packaging should not differ among EU member states. But sometimes, they do.

21 April 2021

Greece has been blocking an EU law promoting gender balance – is this about to change?

Research has revealed that Greece is one of a handful of smaller EU member states blocking a proposed directive in the Council of the EU. The Greek government denied this, but a breakthrough may be in sight.

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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May 2020

Vaccines

Covid-19: A Vaccine For Us All?

The world urgently needs 20 billion doses of a vaccine that will protect global citizens against the coronavirus. States are throwing huge sums of public money at the race to beat Covid-19, but who will get there first? Will Big Pharma focus on private profit? Will vaccine nationalism prevail, or will the patent be shared?

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