An 'open wound': Europe's trans community reckons with decades of sterilisation requirements

Thousands of trans people across Europe were pushed towards invasive surgery under national ‘sterility’ laws, exclusive Investigate Europe analysis reveals.

10 September 2025

Ella Joyner

European Defence Fund millions benefiting Israeli state-owned drone manufacturer

A European subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries is currently involved in 15 EU defence projects, including a multi-million euro drone development programme co-funded by European governments.

11 June 2025

Konstantina Maltepioti, Maria Maggiore, Leïla Miñano

Frivolous Google copyright claims ‘censor’ Investigate Europe gambling exposé

An investigation into blacklisted online casinos has been the target of bogus infringement claims sent to Google by unnamed actors. European lawmakers are asking for journalistic work to be better protected and for a Europe-wide crackdown on unlicensed gambling.

5 June 2025

Maxence Peigné

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