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EU Parliament Faces Corruption Scandal, Lobbying Register Debate

6/26/2025

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Amid a backdrop of corruption scandals, the European Parliament is grappling with a proposed "foreign influence register" to monitor lobbying from outside nations, though it faces significant pushback from political factions. In a related struggle, the Croatian NGO Partnership for Social Development is contesting a court's decision to repay €240,000, arguing it was unfairly penalized for failing to meet EU standards.

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Amid a backdrop of corruption scandals, the European Parliament is grappling with a proposed "foreign influence register" to monitor lobbying from outside nations, though it faces significant pushback from political factions. In a related struggle, the Croatian NGO Partnership for Social Development is contesting a court's decision to repay €240,000, arguing it was unfairly penalized for failing to meet EU standards.