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23 November 2020 Gas Trap

How gas causes geopolitical conflicts — An explainer

By Thodoris Chondrogiannos

Gas is a geopolitical fuel. It requires a network — of LNG terminals and pipelines — to be delivered. Countries with access to gas reserves and infrastructure can acquire geopolitical advantages at the expense of nations which need gas imports. Read more "How gas causes geopolitical conflicts — An explainer"

15 November 2020 Secrets of the council

Secrets of the Council

By Investigate Europe

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. Read more "Secrets of the Council"

2 November 2020 Minor migrants

Moria: Logbook of horrors

By Stavros Malichudis and Iliana Papangeli

A personnel logbook found in the ashes of Europe's most notorious refugee camp — Moria. Stories of horror, violence and helplessness document Europe's failure to protect minor migrants. Read more "Moria: Logbook of horrors"

26 October 2020

Poland’s anti-abortion ruling — a cultural war against its citizens

Opinion By Wojciech Cieśla

Poland's recent anti-abortion ruling demonstrates the governing party's desire to win favour with the Church and conservative supporters. But the legislation affects women, and they are not happy with it. Read more "Poland’s anti-abortion ruling — a cultural war against its citizens"

23 October 2020 Gas Trap

The (in)visible hand of the gas lobby in Brussels

By Maria Maggiore

From ensuring that its members are well compensated in the EU’s Covid recovery fund, to winning a place for low-carbon hydrogen on the Hydrogen Strategy list, the Brussels gas lobby has strength in numbers and financial clout. Read more "The (in)visible hand of the gas lobby in Brussels"

15 October 2020 Gas Trap

The Gas Trap: how Europe is investing €100bn in fossil fuel infrastructure

By Juliet Ferguson

Contrary to the goals of the European Green Deal, such investments risk causing a gas lock-in or ending up as stranded assets Read more "The Gas Trap: how Europe is investing €100bn in fossil fuel infrastructure"