Corruption

‘Several’ member states show ‘positive trajectories’ but progress is ‘uneven,’ Commission’s Rule of Law Report finds.

A confidential European Parliament audit found irregular spending by now-defunct Identity and Democracy group.

EU ministers will pile pressure on Bucharest to impose austerity measures and bring the deficit under control. 

Francisco Salazar, a close ally of the Spanish prime minister, stepped down from his position in the Socialist Party amid allegations of sexual harassment.

Saturday’s arrests come four months after the mayor of Istanbul, considered Erdoğan’s main political opponent, was jailed over corruption allegations.

U.K. prime minister had a bold plan for cleaning up British politics. A year in, campaigners say it amounts to little more than “tinkering.”

The Socialists, stricken by scandals, may be forced to call a snap election, giving the conservative leader an opportunity that is unlikely to come again.

Months of demonstrations have rocked Serbia in the most wide-reaching protest movement in the country’s modern history.

Wealthy American conservatives hint they’re ready to cough up again to rescue the scandal-ridden Church from going broke.

European prosecutors accuse two former ministers of fraud with EU funds.

“I will not accept the targeting and tarnishing of MEPs without a solid basis,” says Parliament President Metsola.

An 82.8 percent plunge in state-set hospital fees helped Sofia make the grade to join the single currency.

Officials accuse Teresa Ribera of insisting on a loophole in the EU’s proposal that could one day allow Russian gas to return to the bloc.

PM Petr Fiala defeats an opposition motion to topple his administration months before scheduled elections.

Municipal and regional leaders from the Socialist Party fear the politically compromised prime minister is harming their electoral prospects.

The Vox party is rising in polls thanks partly to its allegations that Spain’s democratic system is rotten.

Dimitar Radev, the governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, says national authorities must align and adapt to wider eurozone conditions.

A leading figure in his political group has resigned after allegations surfaced linking him to kickbacks.

With so many parties on the left and right fighting each other, the ruling New Democracy still leads the polls — despite being roundly disliked.

European Parliament president would need to return to Maltese politics before seeking top job at Commission or Council.

Zelenskyy’s chief of staff is accused of being a ruthless political operator. What are his ambitions?

“It was so ultra-legal that it couldn’t be more legal,” claims ousted justice minister.

The populist right-winger even appears to be turning accusations from liberal politicians and media to his advantage ahead of Sunday’s vote.

From fraud to nepotism to revolving doors between the public sector and industry, the stench of impunity is pervasive.