EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout
Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.
EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout
Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.
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48% Bias Score
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
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56% Bias Score
EU Green Deal Subsidy Scandal Sparks Debate in European Parliament
The European Parliament debated a controversy Wednesday over EU subsidies given to environmental lobby groups, with right-wing MEPs denouncing them as undue influence while left-wing MEPs defended them as necessary for balance; the debate centers on the specificity of lobbying targets detailed in th...
EU Green Deal Subsidy Scandal Sparks Debate in European Parliament
The European Parliament debated a controversy Wednesday over EU subsidies given to environmental lobby groups, with right-wing MEPs denouncing them as undue influence while left-wing MEPs defended them as necessary for balance; the debate centers on the specificity of lobbying targets detailed in th...
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52% Bias Score
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
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44% Bias Score
Record-Breaking $200 Million Raised for Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration is set to be the most expensive in US history, having already received over $200 million in donations from major corporations across various sectors, including automotive, technology, and finance, who seek to influence the new administration.
Record-Breaking $200 Million Raised for Trump's Inauguration
Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration is set to be the most expensive in US history, having already received over $200 million in donations from major corporations across various sectors, including automotive, technology, and finance, who seek to influence the new administration.
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52% Bias Score
Le Maire to Advise ASML on European Semiconductor Investment
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire will advise Dutch semiconductor company ASML on European investment starting January 2025, following approval from France's public transparency authority with conditions to avoid conflicts of interest; this comes as ASML considers moving production to Fr...
Le Maire to Advise ASML on European Semiconductor Investment
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire will advise Dutch semiconductor company ASML on European investment starting January 2025, following approval from France's public transparency authority with conditions to avoid conflicts of interest; this comes as ASML considers moving production to Fr...
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36% Bias Score
France Delays EU Sustainability Regulations
France is lobbying the European Union to indefinitely postpone the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and delay the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, arguing the regulations are too complex for smaller businesses, impacting their growth. The French government's...
France Delays EU Sustainability Regulations
France is lobbying the European Union to indefinitely postpone the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and delay the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, arguing the regulations are too complex for smaller businesses, impacting their growth. The French government's...
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48% Bias Score
US Thinktank Fuels European Climate Denialism
The US-based Heartland Institute, funded by ExxonMobil and Republican donors, is collaborating with rightwing MEPs in Europe to obstruct environmental legislation, leveraging existing anti-climate sentiment to delay and weaken climate policies.
US Thinktank Fuels European Climate Denialism
The US-based Heartland Institute, funded by ExxonMobil and Republican donors, is collaborating with rightwing MEPs in Europe to obstruct environmental legislation, leveraging existing anti-climate sentiment to delay and weaken climate policies.
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48% Bias Score
Big Oil's Lobbying Blocks California's "Polluter Pay" Bill After Devastating Wildfires
Big oil's intense lobbying in California successfully blocked the "Polluter Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024", leaving taxpayers to shoulder the costs of climate disasters like the recent Los Angeles County wildfires, which killed at least 25 people and destroyed 12,000 structures, despite the ...
Big Oil's Lobbying Blocks California's "Polluter Pay" Bill After Devastating Wildfires
Big oil's intense lobbying in California successfully blocked the "Polluter Pay Climate Cost Recovery Act of 2024", leaving taxpayers to shoulder the costs of climate disasters like the recent Los Angeles County wildfires, which killed at least 25 people and destroyed 12,000 structures, despite the ...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Inaugural Access Costs Double to \$1 Million
Major donors to Donald Trump's inaugural committee must now contribute \$1 million for direct access to him and Vice President-elect JD Vance, double the 2017 cost, reflecting increased demand and suggesting a shift towards private events for influence-peddling.
Trump Inaugural Access Costs Double to \$1 Million
Major donors to Donald Trump's inaugural committee must now contribute \$1 million for direct access to him and Vice President-elect JD Vance, double the 2017 cost, reflecting increased demand and suggesting a shift towards private events for influence-peddling.
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44% Bias Score
Opaque Lobbying Impacts Dutch Deposit Return Scheme
Due to successful lobbying by businesses, the expansion of the Dutch deposit return scheme lacks a mandatory return obligation for retailers, leaving consumers with prolonged inconvenience, despite initial requests from municipalities and NGOs in 2019; the government is investigating this.
Opaque Lobbying Impacts Dutch Deposit Return Scheme
Due to successful lobbying by businesses, the expansion of the Dutch deposit return scheme lacks a mandatory return obligation for retailers, leaving consumers with prolonged inconvenience, despite initial requests from municipalities and NGOs in 2019; the government is investigating this.
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40% Bias Score
Brussels' Elite Trade Power Lunches for Gym Workouts
In Brussels, high-end gyms like Aspria and ANIMO are becoming popular networking spots for EU officials and lobbyists, shifting the focus from traditional alcohol-fueled receptions to fitness-based interactions, reflecting a growing emphasis on wellness.
Brussels' Elite Trade Power Lunches for Gym Workouts
In Brussels, high-end gyms like Aspria and ANIMO are becoming popular networking spots for EU officials and lobbyists, shifting the focus from traditional alcohol-fueled receptions to fitness-based interactions, reflecting a growing emphasis on wellness.
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44% Bias Score