Hungary: The criticisms, the responses and some facts An insight into nine of the battlefields on which Viktor Orbán and the European Union are facing off. Euronews · Aug 11, 2025
Delegates from 100 countries meet for last-chance talks to reduce plastic pollution Delegates from 176 UN member states, NGOs, scientists and industrialists are meeting in Geneva until 14 August to negotiate an international treaty to reduce plastic pollution. Euronews · Aug 6, 2025
NGOs Caught Between Juntas And Jihadists In Turbulent Sahel NGOs in the violence-wracked Sahel region are dangerously caught between military juntas who accuse them of being spies, and jihadists who view them as symbols of Western influence. International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025
There is no clear intent to commit genocide in Gaza, top international law expert says Top officials and NGOs claim Israel's military operation in Gaza amounts to genocide, but international law expert and barrister Stefan Talmon says in an interview with Euronews that there is insufficient evidence of Israel’s apparent intent to commit the crime. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
Gloomy times ahead for European political advertising An EU regulation on political advertising online has unintended consequences, not just for politicians, but also for think tanks and NGOs. Euronews · Aug 1, 2025
Tariff wars: Has Donald Trump killed the WTO? In the wake of Trump’s global trade war, can the World Trade Organization reclaim its role as guardian of free trade? Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025
'Famine', 'Starvation': The Challenges In Defining Gaza's Plight The United Nations and NGOs are warning of an imminent famine in the Gaza Strip -- a designation based on strict criteria and scientific evidence. International Business Times · Jul 26, 2025
Taxpayer organisation calls for criminal investigation of two ex-EU Commissioners for NGO funding A taxpayer group has called for criminal investigation into alleged unlawful payments by former commissioners to environmental NGOs. The allegations revive controversy surrounding NGO payments. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
EU Commission unlocks health funds but leaves civil society reeling from cuts After months of delay, the European Commission has finally published its long-awaited 2025 budget programme for health, but civil society organisations say the delay and funding cuts have already caused lasting damage, forcing layoffs and halting key activities. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
Why Are Gazans Not Getting Sorely Needed Aid? Gazans are in desperate need of essentials after more than 21 months of war, but efforts to get aid into the Palestinian territory -- and to its hungry residents -- face major obstacles. International Business Times · Jul 24, 2025
More than 100 NGOs warn Israel’s forced ‘mass starvation’ stalks all Gaza Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says 111 people have now died from famine and malnutrition in recent weeks. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025
UK government putting pressure on nature groups to drop opposition to planning bill Exclusive: Officials offering to amend bill if wildlife organisations stop campaigning against plans The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
‘Slapp addict’ Italian oil firm accused of trying to silence green activists Eni has filed at least six defamation suits against journalists and NGOs since 2019 in what critics say is intimidation campaign The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025
Charities urge shutdown of US- and Israel-backed Gaza aid group ‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid. Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2025
The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025 Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa – what’s behind its bid for soft power Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa as the geopolitical and economic landscape in the region shifts. In Senegal, the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation has entered a key partnership in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, Karpowership, a company providing electricity via floating power plants, now supplies energy…
Euronews · Jun 18, 2025 EU pet protection plan barks up wrong tree, MEPs and NGOs warn Driven by good intentions, the EU’s first-ever legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs is currently under discussion, but it’s raising concerns that it could unintentionally fuel illegal pet trade.
Euronews · Jun 12, 2025 Battle over NGO financing heats up again in Brussels as MEPs seek investigation Three right-wing political groups seek to re-table a proposal to establish an investigative committee at the European Parliament, as Transparency International files a complaint against MEPs leaking sensitive NGO contracts to the press.
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 Using public funds to manipulate the public is not policy — it’s propaganda Using the European Commission’s institutional power to target companies or rig the political process isn’t a strategy. It’s abuse. And no amount of NGO window-dressing changes that, Joachim Nikolaus Steinhöfel writes.
Euronews · Jun 7, 2025 European Commission goes on the offensive in NGO accusations case The European Commission on Saturday denied German media reports that it had signed ”secret contracts” with environmental NGOs to promote the bloc’s climate policy.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025 ‘It’s goodbye to French fishermen’: Macron under pressure as crucial UN ocean summit opens As delegates prepare for the global gathering, the president is caught between opposing sides in a row over bottom trawling in France’s marine protected areas
Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2025 RFI joins 135 NGOs and media groups in urging unrestricted press access to Gaza The press freedom group Reporters sans frontières (RSF) has published an open letter signed by 136 human rights organisations and media groups, including RFI, calling for immediate, independent, and unrestricted access for international journalists to the Gaza Strip.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2025 France's TotalEnergies on trial in landmark greenwashing case French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies goes on trial in Paris on Thursday over allegations of misleading climate claims, an unprecedented "greenwashing" case against a fossil fuel firm in France.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025 France plans to begin intercepting small boats at sea, says UK Home Office Officials have agreed to begin offshore interceptions, it is claimed, in change of policy that NGOs say will risk lives
Euronews · Jun 4, 2025 Hungary delays vote on 'transparency law' targeting foreign-funded NGOs and media until autumn The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.
The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of assembling ‘rogues’ gallery’ to attack NGOs Congressional Integrity Project calls Wednesday hearing led by Greene ‘political theater’ and exercise in hypocrisy