# European Union URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/region/european-union Type: Region Published: 2020-05-28 Updated: 2020-05-28 --- Our Work In: Americas Asia Pacific Europe & Central Asia European Union Global MENA Middle East & North Africa Oceania Sub-Saharan Africa United States West Africa Western Balkans ### News [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?region=european-union&type=newsPost) ## [Anti-corruption gaps are leaving democracy in Europe exposed](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/anti-corruption-gaps-leaving-democracy-europe-exposed) News • 15 September 2026 Too many European countries are failing to effectively implement and enforce their anti-corruption laws, while several are rapidly backsliding. ## [COP Talks: Formal Delegations, Informal Access](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/cop30-formal-delegations-informal-access) News • 14 September 2026 Our analysis of EU delegations found 63 fossil fuel-linked representatives accredited through nine EU Member States at COP30, raising concerns over transparency and influence in… ## [Countdown to new EU beneficial ownership rules: Testing progress on legitimate interest access](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/countdown-to-new-eu-beneficial-ownership-rules) News • 30 September 2025 Transparency International tried to access beneficial ownership data in 14 countries – see what our experiment reveals. ## [One click away? The barriers investigators face across the EU when tracing asset ownership](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/barriers-investigators-face-across-eu-tracing-asset-ownership) News • 12 September 2025 From yachts and real estate to crypto accounts, knowing who really owns what is essential to uncovering corruption. ### Publications [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?region=european-union&type=publication) ## [Whistleblowing Authorities in Europe: Roles, challenges and lessons learned](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblowing-authorities-in-europe-roles-challenges-and-lessons-learned) Publication • 19 June 2026 This report examines the institutional design, mandates and functioning of national whistleblowing authorities across Europe. ## [Chasing Grand Corruption: Hurdles to detection, investigation and prosecution of complex cases across the EU](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/chasing-grand-corruption) Publication • 15 October 2025 Law enforcement authorities across the EU face persistent legal, technical and coordination challenges that hinder effective cross-border corruption investigations. ## [Regulating Legitimate Interest Access: Measures to ensure meaningful access to beneficial ownership registers for public-interest stakeholders](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/legitimate-interest-measures-for-public-interest-stakeholders) Publication • 30 September 2025 Anonymous companies and trusts continue to be vehicles of choice for those seeking to hide and move illicit money. ## [Behind a Wall: Investigating Company and Real Estate Ownership in France](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/behind-a-wall-company-real-estate-ownership-in-france) Publication • 05 July 2023 Despite transparency rules, the vast majority of corporate-owned real estate in France is held anonymously. ### Blog posts [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?region=european-union&type=blogPost) [## When power is on trial: The Sarkozy appeal and what’s at stake for democracy Sara Brimbeuf 12 March 2026](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/when-power-on-trial-sarkozy-appeal "When power is on trial: The Sarkozy appeal and what’s at stake for democracy") [## Future of fighting corruption in the EU stands on knife’s edge Transparency Int'l 18 February 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/future-of-fighting-corruption-in-eu-stands-on-knifes-edge "Future of fighting corruption in the EU stands on knife’s edge") [## Why opaque campaign money is a risk to EU Elections Jorge Valladares 23 April 2024](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/opaque-campaign-money-risk-to-eu-elections "Why opaque campaign money is a risk to EU Elections") [## EU court ruling on beneficial ownership registers: One year on, need for harmonised approach is clear Maíra Martini 22 November 2023](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/eu-court-ruling-on-beneficial-ownership-registers-legitimate-access "EU court ruling on beneficial ownership registers: One year on, need for harmonised approach is clear") ### Press releases [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?region=european-union&type=pressRelease) ## [New EU–LAC Alliance Offers Hope in the Fight Against Corruption but Action Must Follow Words](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/new-eu-lac-alliance-offers-hope-in-the-fight-against-corruption-but-action-must-follow-words) Press • 12 November 2025 ## [Stalled EU anti-corruption talks raise stakes for incoming Danish Council Presidency](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/stalled-eu-anti-corruption-talks-raise-stakes) Press • 01 July 2025 ## [EU must choose: Strong anti-corruption rules or business as usual](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/civil-society-organisations-urge-eu-leaders-deliver-on-anti-corruption-standards) Press • 02 June 2025 ## [Urgent concerns regarding the Montenegro–UAE Agreement on tourism and real estate development](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/urgent-concerns-regarding-the-montenegro-uae-agreement-on-tourism-and-real-estate-development) Press • 28 May 2025 ### Projects [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?region=european-union&type=project) ## [Climate Governance Integrity Programme](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/climate-governance-integrity-programme) Project Features monitoring and analysis of the nearly US$100 billion invested in climate prevention and adaption. ## [Ending impunity for grand corruption in the Western Balkans and Turkey](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/grand-corruption-western-balkans-and-turkey) Project Assesses and tracks National Integrity Systems—ways to strengthen institutions and anti-corruption policies—in the Western Balkans and Turkey. ## [Integrity watch 3.0: Generating value from data to manage risks and detect corruption in Europe](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/integrity-watch-europe-online-tools-for-the-fight-against-political-corruption-in-europe) Project The Integrity Watch Project seeks to provide members of society with a series of online tools for the detection and prevention of political corruption in eight EU Member States. ## [Civil Society Advancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/civil-society-advancing-beneficial-ownership-transparency) Project Transparency International, Tax Justice Network, Transcrime – Università Cattolica and the Government Transparency Institute have teamed up to promote greater use of beneficial…