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At least 1773 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to COP29, underscoring an outsized polluter presence year after year at crucial climate talks, according to a new analysis from CEO, Corporate Accountability and Global Witness, from the Kick Big Polluters Out coalition.
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Orbán’s oil funded thinktank is murky on transparency | Corporate Europe Observatory
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As a network of Hungarian organisations continues to try to mainstream Orbán's far right policies in Europe, his think tank MCC Brussels – financed by Russian oil earnings – has so far managed to avoid transparency over its budget and lobby spending.
on Nov 2
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Uncovered: Big Tech’s network sabotaging the DMA | Corporate Europe Observatory
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In March 2024, the European Commission set up a series of public workshops to test Big Tech companies' compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The workshops counted nearly 4000 registrations from businesses, law firms, civil society organisations, academia, public regulators, and industry...
on Nov 1
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Uncovering Big Tech's hidden network | Corporate Europe Observatory
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In March 2024, the EU Commission set up a series of public workshops to test Big Tech' compliance with the Digital Markets Act. Research by CEO, LobbyControl and SOMO now shows that 1 in 5 workshop participants had a direct connection with Big Tech.
on Oct 29
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While most people were sunbathing or watching the Olympic games, the merger between Bunge and Viterra received a green light from the European Commission which is a huge step in having approval globally. Who? Bunge? What? Right, hold on!
on Oct 18
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Bayer’s Toxic Trails | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Corporate Europe Observatory takes a deep dive into the German agrochemical giant Bayer. Whether it’s over glyphosate, GMOs, or global warming, we follow the company’s trail of lobbying to reveal how it attempts to capture public policy to pursue its private interests. Follow Bayer’s toxic trail...
on Oct 17
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The lobby network: Big Tech's web of influence in the EU | Corporate Europe Observatory
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As Big Tech’s market power has grown, so has its political clout. Just as the EU tries to rein in the most problematic aspects of Big Tech – from disinformation, targeted advertising to excessive market power – the digital giants are lobbying hard to shape new regulations.
on Oct 16
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The Carbon Coup revisited | Corporate Europe Observatory
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As the ICM Forum gears up to meet in Pau, France, 10-11 October, find out how the European Commission is allowing this close-knit club of the fossil fuel industry and other big polluters to shape key EU energy policy, greenwash and waste billions in public money to protect industry interests.
on Oct 9
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The EU's deregulation frenzy: what's at stake? | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Have you ever heard of the concept of 'double deregulation'? If you think it has nothing to do with you and will never impact your life, listen to our new podcast episode where we show it's all part of the social and ecological dumping plan of the new EU Commission.
on Oct 7
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Bayer’s Toxic Trails | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Corporate Europe Observatory takes a deep dive into the German agrochemical giant Bayer. Whether it’s over glyphosate, GMOs, or global warming, we follow the company’s trail of lobbying to reveal how it attempts to capture public policy to pursue its private interests. Follow Bayer’s toxic trail...
on Sep 23
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The predominance of corporate influence in the drafting of Draghi's Competitiveness report raises significant concerns among civil society organisations about the undue impact of corporate power over the next EU legislature.
on Sep 18
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Revolving doors and far-right ties | Corporate Europe Observatory
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We have reviewed the portfolios of the Commissioners-designate and found cases of revolving-door conflicts of interest and far-right affiliations that raise concerns.
on Sep 17
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The European Ombudsman has called for a full ban on meetings with lobbyists by members of the European Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board, in response to a March 2023 complaint from Corporate Europe Observatory.
on Sep 17
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‘Competitiveness’ appears to be the uncontested yardstick for the EU, based on the Commission’s plans for the next five years. This is a big win for corporate lobby groups and their concerted campaigns, with negative implications for climate change, the environment, democracy, equality, and...
on Sep 16
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While most people were sunbathing or watching the Olympic games, the merger between Bunge and Viterra received a green light from the European Commission which is a huge step in having approval globally. Who? Bunge? What? Right, hold on!
on Sep 7
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As EU leaders meet at tomorrow's European Council summit, 120 civil society organisations demand they prioritise the needs of people and the environment, not corporate greed.
on Aug 14
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From Green Deal supporter to Industrial Deal champion | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Today, Ursula von der Leyen has been reappointed as president of the European Commission. However, her priorities have drastically changed compared to her first mandate. Five years ago, she promised a transformative Green Deal but is now openly embracing corporate lobbyists and their deregulation agenda.
on Jul 20
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From Green Deal supporter to Industrial Deal champion | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Today, Ursula von der Leyen has been reappointed as president of the European Commission. However, her priorities have drastically changed compared to her first mandate. Five years ago, she promised a transformative Green Deal but is now openly embracing corporate lobbyists and their deregulation agenda.
on Jul 20
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Corporate capture won’t solve environmental crises | Corporate Europe Observatory
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As Prime Minister De Croo and President von der Leyen hobnob with the leaders of big business at BASF Antwerp, 70+ NGOs have demanded an end to privileged access for polluting industries and ambitious action on the toxic pollution, biodiversity, and climate crises.
on Jul 5
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The European Parliament may be about to change radically after the 9 June elections. Some projections predict a new majority of the right and far right: the conservative European People’s Party group, the ultraconservatives in the European Conservatives & Reformists, and the far-right in the...
on Jul 4
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Polluters put before people in EU's 'industrial deal' | Corporate Europe Observatory
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In February 2024, big polluting corporations, led by the chemicals lobby group CEFIC, launched the 'EU Industrial Deal', or 'Antwerp Declaration', which pushes for business-friendly EU decision-making, deregulation of toxic products, and more public subsidies for business as usual.
on Jul 4
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Polluters put before people in EU's 'industrial deal' | Corporate Europe Observatory
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In February 2024, big polluting corporations, led by the chemicals lobby group CEFIC, launched the 'EU Industrial Deal', or 'Antwerp Declaration', which pushes for business-friendly EU decision-making, deregulation of toxic products, and more public subsidies for business as usual.
on Jul 2
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As EU leaders meet at tomorrow's European Council summit, 120 civil society organisations demand they prioritise the needs of people and the environment, not corporate greed.
on Jun 26
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The European elections are fast approaching, and it’s crucial to ensure our representatives work for the people, not corporations. Corporate lobbyists dominate EU policy-making, threatening democracy, the environment, and public health. We need to work together to stop the corporate capture of...
on Jun 9
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How did political groups in the EP vote on pesticide reduction? | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Ahead of the EU elections, PAN Europe, Friends of the Earth Europe, and Corporate Europe Observatory present a set of voting score cards by EU political group on the pesticide reduction proposal. These score cards allows the public to see in a glance which groups defended for instance the health...
on Jun 1
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New research from Corporate Europe Observatory researcher and campaigner Kenneth Haar, unveils the link between ultraconservative US foundations and right-wing forces across Europe.
on May 20
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The Alliance Attacking Freedom | Corporate Europe Observatory
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How Trump’s troops are attacking gender rights and underpinning the far right in Europe - the case of the Alliance Defending Freedom, an anti-LGBT hate group fighting that has increased its spending in Europe dramatically in recent years. Their impact can be boosted after the European elections...
on May 14
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Thirteen organisations have sent an open letter to Ursula von der Leyen and Mario Draghi expressing their concerns about the impacts of Draghi's competitiveness report on the next European Commission's mandate.
on May 8
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Six years ago we sounded the alarm on the Energy Charter Treaty with an in-depth report and campaign showing how it is a serious block to climate action. In a milestone moment we celebrate that the EU has now confirmed its exit from the Treaty.
on Apr 24
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CEO launches a new podcast series | Corporate Europe Observatory
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We'll take you thought different case studies from artificial intelligence to climate change, agriculture to lobbying, to discuss "What is going wrong and how to put it right?". You can listen to it here!
on Apr 24
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This appointment puts Markus Pieper, with a history of deregulatory zeal, fossil-friendly politics, attacking NGOs, and boosting corporate lobbying influence, into a powerful new role where he could do real damage to social and environmental policy proposals.
on Apr 3
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Weeks after Amazon workers and civil society allies demanded an Amazon ban from European institutions, the European Parliament will be withdrawing Amazon’s lobbying badges.
on Apr 3
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The European Ombudsman has confirmed that the Commission’s failure to share full documents relating to the revision of the REACH chemicals regulation constitutes “maladministration”.
on Mar 19
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Weeks after Amazon workers and civil society allies demanded an Amazon ban from European institutions, the European Parliament will be withdrawing Amazon’s lobbying badges.
on Mar 11
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Weeks after Amazon workers and civil society allies demanded an Amazon ban from European institutions, the European Parliament will be withdrawing Amazon’s lobbying badges.
on Mar 2
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CEO makes new complaint about unregistered industry lobbying | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Following a report by DeSmog, Corporate Europe Observatory has today demanded an investigation into unregistered influencing activity by European Livestock Voice (ELV).
on Mar 1
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'Crying wolf' win for chemicals lobby at Antwerp EU meeting | Corporate Europe Observatory
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EU politicians will cosy up with Big Toxics at a secretive event on 20 February to discuss a new 'European Industrial Deal' — a blatant showcase of corporate capture and an attempt to shift the political agenda in a more profit-minded direction.
on Mar 1
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Corporate capture won’t solve environmental crises | Corporate Europe Observatory
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As Prime Minister De Croo and President von der Leyen hobnob with the leaders of big business at BASF Antwerp, 70+ NGOs have demanded an end to privileged access for polluting industries and ambitious action on the toxic pollution, biodiversity, and climate crises.
on Feb 25
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Crying wolf pays off for chemicals industry | Corporate Europe Observatory
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As politicians get ready to cosy up with Big Toxics at a private event in a chemicals factory to discuss a new 'European Industrial Deal', Corporate Europe Observatory looks at how the Green Deal's proposals to reduce and replace toxic substances that harm health and ecosystems, have been...
on Feb 20
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How “essential” are hazardous substances? | Corporate Europe Observatory
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New evidence reveals how Big Toxics and its allies have used misleading narratives to try to weaken the concept of ‘essential use’, to create regulatory loopholes for their hazardous products, and ultimately derailing the Commission’s flagship chemicals reform.
on Feb 14
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Step out: time to ban Amazon lobbyists from the European Parliament | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Trade unions and civil society back MEPs' call to ban Amazon lobbyists from European Parliament. This is big news and Bram Vranken explains how we got here.
on Feb 13
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Take action! New GMOs need to stay checked for safety and labelled | Corporate Europe Observatory
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The European Parliament (and the EU member states' governments) is debating a new law for new GMOs that would come down to a complete deregulation: no more safety checks, mandatory traceability, nor labelling on the end product. This would mean that GM food could come on our fields and plates...
on Feb 3
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How the chemical-industry lobby pushes 'safe use' exemptions | Corporate Europe Observatory
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The Commission may shortly publish its thinking on 'essential use', an important component of the Green Deal's strategy on chemicals. This will help determine whether industry can carry on contaminating consumer products with hazardous substances or whether such chemicals should only be used...
on Jan 31
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How the chemical-industry lobby pushes 'safe use' exemptions | Corporate Europe Observatory
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The Commission may shortly publish its thinking on 'essential use', an important component of the Green Deal's strategy on chemicals. This will help determine whether industry can carry on contaminating consumer products with hazardous substances or whether such chemicals should only be used...
on Jan 29
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New GMOs are the problem, not the solution | Corporate Europe Observatory
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The European Parliament (and the EU member states' governments) is debating a new law for new GMOs that would come down to a complete deregulation: no more safety checks, mandatory traceability, nor labelling on the end product. This would mean that GM food could come on our fields and plates...
on Jan 23
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CEO makes new complaint about unregistered industry lobbying | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Following a report by DeSmog, Corporate Europe Observatory has today demanded an investigation into unregistered influencing activity by European Livestock Voice (ELV).
on Jan 23
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Business lobby ignores greedflation, promotes wage suppression | Corporate Europe Observatory
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During the cost-of-living crisis the employers’ organisation BusinessEurope has turned a blind eye to the link between industry's super profits and inflation. Their refrain is that wage moderation is the key to fight inflation. Their message: wage earners should pay for the crisis, not corporate...
on Jan 22
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Big Tech lobbying is derailing the AI Act | Corporate Europe Observatory
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Behind closed doors, the companies have fiercely lobbied the European Union to leave advanced artificial-intelligence systems unregulated.
on Jan 3
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Business lobby ignores greedflation, promotes wage suppression | Corporate Europe Observatory
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During the cost-of-living crisis the employers’ organisation BusinessEurope has turned a blind eye to the link between industry's super profits and inflation. Their refrain is that wage moderation is the key to fight inflation. Their message: wage earners should pay for the crisis, not corporate...
on Dec 20
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Qatargate - one year later, what changed? | Corporate Europe Observatory
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It's one year since the Qatargate corruption scandal exploded across the EU institutions and a good time to review if and how things have changed in the Brussels Bubble.
on Dec 9