Magazine Archives - Investigate Europe

16 November 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

Energy Charter Treaty begins to unravel as EU states exit – but risks remain

Opinion By Nico Schmidt

EU nations are one by one deserting the controversial agreement, but further action is needed to guard against risks for member states.

9 November 2022 Perenco Files

Toxic fumes and leaks: Perenco’s polluting oil business in Democratic Republic of Congo

By Dorian Cabrol, Alexandre Brutelle, Baron Nkoy, Lea Szulewicz and Alexandra Lucas Coelho

Franco-British Energy giant Perenco is allegedly responsible for dozens of pollution incidents around its sites in the country. Read more "Toxic fumes and leaks: Perenco’s polluting oil business in Democratic Republic of Congo"

8 November 2022 Perenco Files

Investigators and politicians pile pressure on French energy minister over investment scheme affair

By Leïla Miñano, Manuel Rico and Maxence Peigné

Pressure is mounting on Agnès Pannier-Runacher as France’s transparency watchdog announces investigation in wake of revelations. Read more "Investigators and politicians pile pressure on French energy minister over investment scheme affair"

8 November 2022 Perenco Files

French energy minister’s links to discreet inheritance scheme raise ‘conflict of interest’ concerns

By Maxence Peigné, Leïla Miñano, Manuel Rico, Geoffrey Livolsi and Mathias Destal

Agnes Pannier-Runacher helped her father, a former Perenco oil executive, launch a million-euro company for her children that invests through tax havens. Read more "French energy minister’s links to discreet inheritance scheme raise ‘conflict of interest’ concerns"

8 November 2022 Perenco Files

Accused of pollution and shrouded in secrecy: why oil company Perenco is worth investigating

By Leïla Miñano, Maxence Peigné, Manuel Rico, Geoffrey Livolsi and Mathias Destal

The Franco-British firm is accused of pollution, wrongdoing and human rights abuse in several countries where it operates. Read more "Accused of pollution and shrouded in secrecy: why oil company Perenco is worth investigating"

20 October 2022 Energy Charter Treaty

Germany prepares withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty

By Nico Schmidt

Germany would be joining Spain, Netherlands and Poland in exiting the controversial pact. A proposal by the economy ministry currently discussed suggests so. Read more "Germany prepares withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty"

20 October 2022 Fuelling war

Europe’s problem with Russian energy – explained

By Joanna Kopacka and Marta Portocarrero

Sanctions are intended to curtail money flowing into Russia, but their consequences will be felt much closer to home too. Read more "Europe’s problem with Russian energy – explained"