European Parliament to stop Belgium โtarnishingโ MEPsโ reputations
“I will not accept the targeting and tarnishing of MEPs without a solid basis,” says Parliament President Metsola.
Conflict of interest
Slovakia first to lose EU COVID support cash over conflict of interest
The case dates back to 2021, when funding for a regional university was awarded by a member of its own board of trustees.ย
Lithuaniaโs ethics watchdog probes prime minister over loan controversy
Reports allege that Gintautas Paluckasโ company received a subsidized government loan when he was already in office.
Toriesโ AI spokesperson takes second job with AI firm
UK Conservative Party defends Jonathan Berry taking up advisory job while serving as an opposition frontbencher.
Portugal election sees stable turnout in tight contest
Sunday’s snap vote is being held two months after Prime Minister Luรญs Montenegro’s government fell as a result of the so-called Spinumviva scandal.
How to watch Portugalโs election like a pro
Sunday’s snap vote may leave the country in an extended period of political standstill.
Senior Commission official faces internal disciplinary probe linked to Qatar gifts
Estonian Commission official Henrik Hololei faces disciplinary measures after opening of internal probe into claims of wrongdoing.
Privacy officialsโ travel to home countries sets off EU alarm bells
Privacy regulator’s secretary general traveled on the EU’s dime to Spain, his home country, far more often than to other countries.
With Starlink, Musk extends his grip on the world โ and space
Bolstered by its technological superiority, the billionaire’s company has become indispensable, particularly for Ukraine. Donald Trump’s close associate now holds unprecedented levers of influence, raising questions of a conflict of interest as China s…
โHe Thinks He and Putin Are Friendsโ: John Bolton on How Trump Gets Manipulated
Trumpโs former national security adviser lets loose on the leaked Signal group chat and Trumpโs foreign policy.
Trump advisers in war plans chat criticized Dems for fumbling secrets
The Trump administration officials who discussed potentially classified information in a Signal group chat had spent years attacking Democrats for taking brazen risks with government secrets. National security adviser Mike Waltzย accidentally invitedย The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a text messaging group, the magazine reported on Monday, where leaders were hashing out a plan for the [โฆ]
Apathy or unity? Manfred Weber poised for EPP return
Weberโs heir apparent is himself.
Portuguese president calls elections for May 18
It will be Portugal’s third election in as many years.
3 elections in 3 years: Portugalโs political crisis explained
After Luรญs Montenegro’s center-right government fell, voters will head back to the polls in May.
Brussels power couples โย 2025 edition
Love is in the air in the halls of power.
Italy launches Deepseek investigation, EDPS pick Gencarelli accused of conflict of interest
Poland accuses Russia of election interference via the dark web, and the European Commission seems to be slow-announcing a space regulation.
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Commission approves new Bank of America role for EUโs Musk nemesis Breton
“How is this not a lobbying gig?” asks a Greens MEP.
UK councils say government โcanโt have it both waysโ on pension reform
Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take โprincipal adviceโ from pools could create conflict of interest
US House approves bill to avert midnight shutdown, sends to Senate
Trump’s demand to lift the debt ceiling was resoundingly rejected by the House — including 38 Republicans. Previous fights over the debt ceiling have spooked financial markets.
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Meloni government waters down increase to ministersโ salaries after huge backlash
Rome’s push for wage bumps jarred with an otherwise cost-cutting budget.
Albuquerque seals Commission financial services job after grilling on conflict of interest
In response to pointed questions from MEPs, Albuquerque emphasised she has โalways been committed to loyally serving the public interest” – and will remain so.
Putinโs Central European vanguard threatens to expand into Czechia
A growing Kremlin-friendly bloc in Central Europe would pose a major problem for the EU.
Ben Bradleeโs posthumous advice to Jeff Bezos: You need to sell The Washington Post.
A spiked editorial puts the ownerโs conflicts in a sharp light. And the uproars are only going to keep coming.
Breaking up with Google: Why the EU should back the US
While Washington debates a break-up of the tech giant, Brussels should seize the opportunity to end the companyโs monopoly over digital advertising โ it may never get a better one.
Labour didnโt disclose top civil servantโs party links on key transparency form
Civil service watchdog wasnโt told of in-kind donations by Emily Middletonโs former employer to Labour frontbencher.
MEP scrutiny of conflict of interest for Commissioners-designate: A democratic tool or a scam?
MEP scrutiny of conflict of interest for Commissioners-designate: A democratic tool or a scam?
Leaked: Tense correspondence between EU commissioner hopefuls and Parliament
Still, the 23 nominees were cleared by the institution’s legal committee for hearings in early November.
Let the grilling of the commissioner-nominees begin
The vetting of commissioners-designate is to begin in the European Parliament’s JURI committee, where potential conflicts of interest will be examined.
The Labour-linked lobbying firm boasting invite-only access to the UK Treasury
Arden Strategies have gained a reputation as a power player in the new U.K. regime.
23 EU commissioners face extra conflict of interest questions, 3 cleared
MEPs demand extra information from wannabe commissioners.
Leaked documents: Which EU commissioners have the most property, money and influence
POLITICO has reviewed the declarations of interest of every European Commission nominee.
Top FIFA official also holds key EU court function
A senior football official makes more than $200K a year while also assessing future judges for Europe’s supreme court.
European Parliamentโs scheduling fiasco risks delaying commissioner hearings
It’s highly unlikely Ursula von der Leyen’s team will be able to start in November.
Italyโs culture minister admits trying to hire lover as ministry consultant
A tearful Gennaro Sangiuliano said he offered his resignation to PM Meloni, but she refused it.
The Metsola exception: The European Parliament president and her lobbyist husband
The chamberโs new conflict-of-interest rules donโt apply to its most powerful member.
Crypto is the new Trump family business. Ethics watchdogs have concerns.
The former presidentโs eldest sons are gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency venture.
UK Treasury failed to tell watchdog about senior officialโs Labour donation
Former banker Ian Corfield donated thousands to politicians including Chancellor Rachel Reeves before his appointment.
EU imposes restrictions on former climate official over his new gas role
The European Commission approved Diederik Samsom’s job with a gas network operator, albeit under “clear conditions.”
Trump: โItโs important for the country that we debateโ
The former president and GOP nominee canceled a previously-scheduled debate and the candidates have not yet agreed to another one.
Trump says he agrees to debate Kamala Harris on Sept. 4
The debate will be on Fox News from a site in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Republican presidential nominee says.
Danish Renew MEP steps down from bank board after criticism
EU lawmaker Stine Bosse from the Danish Moderate Party (Renew Europe) announced on Wednesday (31 July) she is resigning from the board of the Norwegian bank DNB to avoid a possible conflict of interest with her role in the European Parliament.
Football bosses ask EU to intervene in FIFAโs new match schedule
Football players and leagues filed a complaint with the European Commission to try to rein in footballโs governing body.
EU drugs regulator revises rules after court links experts to industry
A court found flaws in the European Medicines Agency’s policy for handling links to competitor drugs.
Former EU climate official admits โerrorโ in taking gas firm job without permission
Green Deal architect Diederik Samsom says he regrets failing to tell the European Commission he was going to work for Gasunie.
Want an EU top job? Have you asked the prosecutor?
Prosecutors are still looking into allegations surrounding the frontrunners to lead the two most important EU institutions.
Vestager defends EUโs โvery strictโ revolving door policyย
The European Commission is under fire for how officials quit to join law firms and lobbying outfits.