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13 January 2021 Secrets of the council

Putting the puzzle together: Portugal’s Council presidency

Opinion By Paulo Pena

In January 2021, Portugal took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU from Germany. Prime Minister António Costa is no stranger to the world of European diplomacy, but the six months ahead pose a difficult challenge: uniting a divided Europe.

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Putting the puzzle together: Portugal’s Council presidency
30 December 2020 Gas Trap

Liquified Natural Gas — big promises and high environmental risks

Liquified Natural Gas — big promises and high environmental risks
By Cecile Andrzejewski

2019 was a record year for Liquified Natural Gas imports into Europe. In the global geopolitical game, the US pushes for LNG in order to compete with Russian pipelines. But experts warn that LNG comes with high environmental risks. Read more "Liquified Natural Gas — big promises and high environmental risks"

29 December 2020

Energy giant Eni’s despicable attack on Italian newspaper il Fatto Quotidiano

Energy giant Eni’s despicable attack on Italian newspaper il Fatto Quotidiano
Opinion By Maria Maggiore

The Italian energy giant, which has been a focus of some of Investigate Europe's investigations, has initiated a lawsuit against the Italian newspaper, not for a single article but for a long list of content. This threat to the newspaper's editorial line cannot not be tolerated. Read more "Energy giant Eni’s despicable attack on Italian newspaper il Fatto Quotidiano"

10 December 2020 Minor migrants

The EU asylum policy of deterrence is inhumane – and does not work

The EU asylum policy of deterrence is inhumane – and does not work
By Ingeborg Eliassen

The Moria refugee camp has been a shop window for Europe’s asylum policies, featuring deterrence. Governments have spent billions of public funds to curb migration. But deterrence does not work on refugees, say migration experts. Instead, they call for alternatives that are both realistic and humane. Read more "The EU asylum policy of deterrence is inhumane – and does not work"

8 December 2020 Secrets of the council

Behind closed doors: Secret deals in the Council of the EU

Behind closed doors: Secret deals in the Council of the EU
By Harald Schumann, Sigrid Melchior and Juliet Ferguson

In the Council of the EU, officials from Europe's national governments negotiate laws in secrecy. This procedure is legally questionable and allows for shady deals behind the backs of voters. Read more "Behind closed doors: Secret deals in the Council of the EU"

27 November 2020 Blackrock

New criticism of BlackRock’s influence in Europe

New criticism of BlackRock’s influence in Europe
By Jordan Pouille

A follow up to Investigate Europe’s 2018 investigation into the financial leviathan, BlackRock. In the time since, the asset management company’s influence in Europe has not dwindled, but officials are taking note, and calling for more reform. Read more "New criticism of BlackRock’s influence in Europe"

25 November 2020 Vaccines

History repeats itself: Attempts to prevent vaccine injustice have provided questionable results

History repeats itself: Attempts to prevent vaccine injustice have provided questionable results
By Wojciech Cieśla and Ingeborg Eliassen

There have been historic attempts to secure Covid-19 vaccines for all who need it, regardless of their ability to pay. Why, then, does it again look like rich countries will get vaccines and the poor will have to wait in line? Read more "History repeats itself: Attempts to prevent vaccine injustice have provided questionable results"

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