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Lack of transparency over lobbying at UN climate talks undermines public trust – new analysis

Transparency International is calling on Brazil’s COP30 Presidency to lead on integrity reforms to UNFCCC to protect against conflicts of interest and help drive ambitious climate action

Berlin — New analysis from Transparency International published today reveals how weak access rules and poor transparency safeguards at the UN climate change body (UNFCCC) allow fossil fuel lobbyists…

Chair of Transparency International visits imprisoned Guatemalan anti-corruption activist at critical time for civil society

François Valérian meets with José Rubén Zamora as ongoing civil society attacks hold back meaningful progress in addressing corruption and protecting rule of law

Berlin — Yesterday, Transparency International Chair François Valérian visited imprisoned Guatemalan journalist and anti-corruption advocate José Rubén Zamora, in a powerful gesture of solidarity at…

EU must choose: Strong anti-corruption rules or business as usual

Open letter from 57 civil society organisations across EU member states, accession countries and wider Europe urges institutions to raise anti-corruption standards in final negotiations

Today, 57 civil society organisations, including 23 Transparency International chapters and partners, published an open letter calling on the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament to…

Transparency International: Citizens walk 150 km in the countryside of Brazil to audit public investments linked to climate change

As anti-corruption and environmental activists set off on a 150-kilometre march across Piauí state in Brazil, Transparency International is calling on authorities to ensure transparency, accountability, and civic participation in climate-related spending.

Berlin - The “march against corruption and for the climate” spans 15 days, bringing together citizens, students, and community leaders determined to hold public institutions accountable. Marchers…

Transparency International: Hungary’s new bill threatens to end civil society and empower the government to persecute with impunity

Proposed law aims to annihilate critical civil society organisations and media — and set a dangerous precedent for the EU and the wider corporate sector

Berlin — A new legislative proposal in Hungary, deceptively titled the “Transparency of Public Life” bill, would give the government sweeping and authoritarian powers to punish organisations it deems…

EU Court of Justice puts an end to harmful citizenship-by-investment schemes

The Commission v Malta ruling will close one door to corrupt actors buying their way into the EU

In a landmark judgement delivered today, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Malta cannot operate its “golden passports” programme, which has allowed foreigners to…

Transparency International: Serbian students biking 1,400 km to Strasbourg to defend rule of law must receive support from EU Commission

As Serbian cyclists reach the EU Parliament after 1,400 km journey Transparency International joins their calls for stronger EU backing for democratic reforms in Serbia amid mass protests

Berlin — In support of the students arriving in Strasbourg by bicycle from Serbia, Transparency International urges the EU Commission to take a stronger stance with the Serbian government and demand…

Transparency International and Partners call for immediate action to end high polluters lobby’s grip on UN Climate Talks at COP30

The coalition calls for immediate reforms, including the exclusion of polluting industry lobbyists, enhanced transparency standards, and a revised COP Presidency selection process

Berlin, 18 March 2025 – Today, Transparency International and over 250 organisations – including Greenpeace, WWF, and Actionaid Brasil – along with prominent figures like Carlos Nobre and Camille…

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