Tag #Transparency

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Royal Train Decommissioned to Modernize Monarchy and Cut Costs

King Charles III is decommissioning the royal family's private train, in service since 1840, to modernize the monarchy and reduce costs, opting for more fuel-efficient helicopters; royal travel costs increased to £4.7 million in 2024-25.

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Closed-Door Hearing for Former PSOE Secretary in Corruption Inquiry

The Supreme Court will question Santos Cerdán, former PSOE secretary, on Monday regarding alleged corruption within the Ministry of Transport under José Luis Ábalos; the proceedings will be closed due to the secrecy mandated by law until the trial.

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Vox's Hungarian Bank Loans Raise Concerns

Vox, a Spanish far-right party, received a €7 million loan from a Hungarian government-linked bank for its 2024 European election campaign, following a similar loan for the 2023 general election, raising concerns about transparency and foreign influence in Spanish politics.

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Surge in Defense Lobbying in European Parliament

From June 2024 to June 2025, lobbying on defense in the European Parliament surged to 197 meetings—a stark contrast to the previous five years' 78—reflecting the EU's increased focus on defense spending and initiatives, with German MEPs leading the engagement and major firms significantly boosting t...

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EU Parliament Launches Investigation into Commission's NGO Funding

The European Parliament established a six-month working group to investigate the European Commission's funding of NGOs, following accusations of undisclosed payments totaling up to €700,000 to promote climate policies. The decision, supported by a right-wing coalition, overruled objections from a pr...

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Madrid Pays €44 Million to Settle Lawsuits with Private Hospital Manager Quirón

The Madrid regional government paid €44 million to settle lawsuits with Quirón, a private company managing four public hospitals, revealing €5.036 billion in payments from 2019-2024, raising concerns about transparency and cost-effectiveness within the public healthcare system.

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Spanish King Freezes Salary Amidst Budget Crisis

King Felipe VI of Spain froze his salary in response to Spain's lack of General State Budgets; the Royal Household's published accounts detail €8,431,150 in state funding for 2024, with a 98.7% execution rate, and highlight a significant investment in a new recording studio for digital communication...

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No-Confidence Vote Launched Against EU Commission President Von der Leyen

A group of European MEPs launched a no-confidence vote against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, exceeding the required signatures, fueled by the "Pfizergate" scandal and broader transparency concerns; while unlikely to succeed, it might pressure her resignation or spark broader po...

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Masked Federal Officers Spark Alarm Amidst Concerns of Eroding Democratic Controls

Federal immigration officers across the US are increasingly masking their identities during raids, protests, and arrests, sparking alarm among civil rights and law enforcement experts due to concerns about eroding democratic controls and potential for abuse.

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Amazon Holds Dozens of Meetings with MEPs Despite Parliament Ban

Transparency International reveals that despite a ban on Amazon visits to the European Parliament, 66 meetings between Amazon representatives and MEPs occurred between June 2024 and June 2025, with the true number likely higher due to under-reporting.

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Transparent 2025 Mexican Judicial Elections Reveal Overt Ruling Party Control

The 2025 Mexican judicial elections, held between February 5th and June 2nd, openly displayed the ruling party's efforts to gain control of the judiciary, using visible irregularities such as manipulated ballots and vote-buying, resulting in the election of numerous candidates with ties to the rulin...

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Demolition of Mexican Cultural Center Sparks Outrage

In Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, the demolition of the Ciudad de las Artes to build a 12,600-seat soccer stadium has sparked outrage due to lack of transparency, public consultation, and details on funding and environmental impact, prompting a lawmaker to demand its halt.

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