European Union Archives - Investigate Europe

6 February 2023 Untaxed

Golden visas: Europe for sale?

By Diogo Augusto, Eurydice Bersi and Paulo Pena

Investigate Europe finds that despite talk of reform, money laundering suspicions remain. And real estate markets continue to be manipulated by golden visa schemes. Read more "Golden visas: Europe for sale?"

27 January 2023 Fuelling war

Europe continues to finance Russia’s war in Ukraine with lucrative fossil fuel trades

By Chris Matthews, Thodoris Chondrogiannos, Sotiris Sideris and Konstantina Maltepioti

Sanctions targeting Russia’s fossil fuel earnings are now in place. But as exports by European tankers persist, revenues still flow into the Kremlin purse. Read more "Europe continues to finance Russia’s war in Ukraine with lucrative fossil fuel trades"

26 January 2023 Secrets of the council

EU court forces access to files of Europe’s most important lawmaker

By Harald Schumann

Judges at the European Court of Justice have once again rejected secrecy in legislative negotiations in the Council of the EU. Read more "EU court forces access to files of Europe’s most important lawmaker"

9 January 2023 Gas Trap

LNG fever: European firms sign mega-contracts as US shale gas imports boom

By Edward Donnelly

New analysis reveals European companies agreed 10 contracts for US shale gas in the last year alone. But at what cost to locals and the environment? Read more "LNG fever: European firms sign mega-contracts as US shale gas imports boom"

9 January 2023 Gas Trap

€60bn earmarked for Europe’s Covid recovery could go to fossil fuel projects

By Maria Maggiore

At least 41 liquefied natural gas and gas pipeline projects are planned across Europe, many now could receive funds from EU post-Covid recovery budgets. Read more "€60bn earmarked for Europe’s Covid recovery could go to fossil fuel projects"

15 December 2022 Secrets of the council

Explainer: Europe cuts off funds for Hungary – what is at stake?

By Sigrid Melchior

In a deal struck on Monday evening, EU governments finally decided to freeze €6.3 billion to Hungary due to concerns over rule of law problems and corruption. Read more "Explainer: Europe cuts off funds for Hungary – what is at stake?"