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Slovakia Passes Controversial NGO Transparency Law
Slovakia's parliament passed a law on April 16th requiring NGOs to disclose all funding sources, including major donors, under penalty of fines; while the government claims it promotes transparency, critics see it as a tool to silence dissent, drawing parallels to similar laws in Russia.
Slovakia Passes Controversial NGO Transparency Law
Slovakia's parliament passed a law on April 16th requiring NGOs to disclose all funding sources, including major donors, under penalty of fines; while the government claims it promotes transparency, critics see it as a tool to silence dissent, drawing parallels to similar laws in Russia.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Airstrike Footage Reveals 70+ Civilian Deaths, Prompts Investigations
Footage of a 2015 Dutch airstrike in Hawija, Iraq, initially reported to have limited civilian impact, has been released, showing extensive damage and over 70 civilian deaths, prompting investigations into potential cover-ups and misreporting by military officials.
Dutch Airstrike Footage Reveals 70+ Civilian Deaths, Prompts Investigations
Footage of a 2015 Dutch airstrike in Hawija, Iraq, initially reported to have limited civilian impact, has been released, showing extensive damage and over 70 civilian deaths, prompting investigations into potential cover-ups and misreporting by military officials.
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40% Bias Score
Valencian Government Deletes Security Footage from Day of October Storm
Following a request by the PSOE and Compromís, the Valencian government revealed that security footage from the Palau de la Generalitat on October 29th, 2023, has been deleted in compliance with article 8 of Organic Law 4/1997, prompting accusations of evidence destruction from the opposition partie...
Valencian Government Deletes Security Footage from Day of October Storm
Following a request by the PSOE and Compromís, the Valencian government revealed that security footage from the Palau de la Generalitat on October 29th, 2023, has been deleted in compliance with article 8 of Organic Law 4/1997, prompting accusations of evidence destruction from the opposition partie...
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48% Bias Score
Weert Council Implements Public Expense Declaration System After Improper Claims Scandal
Following an investigation by L1 Nieuws revealing €3000 in improper expense claims, including carnival costumes and VIP festival tickets, the Weert municipality council in the Netherlands implemented a public declaration system for council member expenses, requiring self-submission and enhanced tran...
Weert Council Implements Public Expense Declaration System After Improper Claims Scandal
Following an investigation by L1 Nieuws revealing €3000 in improper expense claims, including carnival costumes and VIP festival tickets, the Weert municipality council in the Netherlands implemented a public declaration system for council member expenses, requiring self-submission and enhanced tran...
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36% Bias Score
EU Audit Reveals €7.4 Billion in Opaque NGO Funding
A European Court of Auditors report revealed €7.4 billion in EU and national funding to NGOs between 2021 and 2023, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential misuse of funds for activities such as protests and lobbying, prompting calls for reform.
EU Audit Reveals €7.4 Billion in Opaque NGO Funding
A European Court of Auditors report revealed €7.4 billion in EU and national funding to NGOs between 2021 and 2023, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential misuse of funds for activities such as protests and lobbying, prompting calls for reform.
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56% Bias Score
EU Audit Clears NGOs of Value Violations, but Highlights Funding Transparency Gaps
A European Court of Auditors report found no evidence of NGOs violating European values in a sample audit of 90 contracts, but highlighted shortcomings in transparency and risk assessment, sparking debate over EU NGO funding and lobbying practices.
EU Audit Clears NGOs of Value Violations, but Highlights Funding Transparency Gaps
A European Court of Auditors report found no evidence of NGOs violating European values in a sample audit of 90 contracts, but highlighted shortcomings in transparency and risk assessment, sparking debate over EU NGO funding and lobbying practices.
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44% Bias Score
Spain Ignores 19 Council of Europe Anti-Corruption Recommendations
The Council of Europe revealed that the Spanish government ignored 19 recommendations on corruption and integrity, including those on lobbying and transparency of high-ranking officials' schedules, despite a draft law and existing legislation; the report, blocked for over 16 months, highlights syste...
Spain Ignores 19 Council of Europe Anti-Corruption Recommendations
The Council of Europe revealed that the Spanish government ignored 19 recommendations on corruption and integrity, including those on lobbying and transparency of high-ranking officials' schedules, despite a draft law and existing legislation; the report, blocked for over 16 months, highlights syste...
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56% Bias Score
Opaque Dutch Budget Deal Sparks Internal Government Crisis
The Dutch government's spring budget deal, reached between PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB, has sparked controversy due to its lack of transparency and internal disagreements, with ministers unsure of its budgetary implications and opposition parties demanding full disclosure.
Opaque Dutch Budget Deal Sparks Internal Government Crisis
The Dutch government's spring budget deal, reached between PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB, has sparked controversy due to its lack of transparency and internal disagreements, with ministers unsure of its budgetary implications and opposition parties demanding full disclosure.
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44% Bias Score
Greece to Transfer ENFIA Tax Management to Local Authorities
A proposal by Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras suggests transferring some or all ENFIA property tax management to Greek local governments, aiming to boost transparency and accountability, addressing the current low local government control (2.94% vs. >12% EU average) and the disconnect betw...
Greece to Transfer ENFIA Tax Management to Local Authorities
A proposal by Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras suggests transferring some or all ENFIA property tax management to Greek local governments, aiming to boost transparency and accountability, addressing the current low local government control (2.94% vs. >12% EU average) and the disconnect betw...
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44% Bias Score
Greece's Transparency Laws Largely Ignored: Missing Data Highlights Systemic Issues
Despite Greek laws requiring transparency in government and party finances, including the publication of gifts received by officials and party financial statements, key information remains missing from official websites, as highlighted by Vouliwatch.gr, indicating systemic issues with accountability...
Greece's Transparency Laws Largely Ignored: Missing Data Highlights Systemic Issues
Despite Greek laws requiring transparency in government and party finances, including the publication of gifts received by officials and party financial statements, key information remains missing from official websites, as highlighted by Vouliwatch.gr, indicating systemic issues with accountability...
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48% Bias Score
Greek University Investigation Uncovers 18-Year Fraud
An investigation by Greece's National Transparency Authority revealed that an individual, "K", lacking a required degree, worked as a part-time lecturer and researcher at a Northern Greece university from 2005-2020, facilitated by a relative in a high-ranking position; "K" received payments totaling...
Greek University Investigation Uncovers 18-Year Fraud
An investigation by Greece's National Transparency Authority revealed that an individual, "K", lacking a required degree, worked as a part-time lecturer and researcher at a Northern Greece university from 2005-2020, facilitated by a relative in a high-ranking position; "K" received payments totaling...
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56% Bias Score
EU Audit Reveals €7.4 Billion in Misreported NGO Funding
The European Court of Auditors found the EU Commission incorrectly disclosed €7.4 billion in funding to NGOs, revealing incomplete information on aid distribution to environmental and climate groups; this fueled a conservative campaign against environmental groups, prompting the EU to take additiona...
EU Audit Reveals €7.4 Billion in Misreported NGO Funding
The European Court of Auditors found the EU Commission incorrectly disclosed €7.4 billion in funding to NGOs, revealing incomplete information on aid distribution to environmental and climate groups; this fueled a conservative campaign against environmental groups, prompting the EU to take additiona...
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56% Bias Score
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