How systems and structures wield influence over Europe
September 2026
Europe is in an arms race. But as governments rush to build out defence systems amid deepening global threats, what is the true cost of the continent’s fragmented military spending?
March 2025
Glitzy offers and bonus bets lure in millions to online gambling every day. Yet behind the crafted promotions lies a different reality. One defined by unlicensed operations, offshore accounts and a growing public health crisis.
December 2024
How a global defence giant secretly exports ammunition factories to countries far beyond its Nato clientele. Investigate Europe went on the trail of Rheinmetall's secretive ammunition factory program.
November 2022
The Franco-British oil and gas corporation Perenco is little-known but powerful. It styles itself as “Europe’s leading independent oil and gas group”. It operates in 14 countries worldwide, including the largest onshore European oil farm, in England, and several gas rigs in the North Sea.
September 2022
Europe is set to phase out its dependence on Russian oil, gas and coal. But as new sanctions are looming and import volumes sink, a vast network of European ships continues to transport billions of euros worth of fossil fuels and help fill the pockets of the Russian state.
March 2022
Europeans have woken up to a threat of war after several decades of peace and progress for most. This realisation, caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine, is about to fundamentally change the nature of the European Union.
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