Security & Geopolitics#2
Defence spending & rearmament
Europe is rearming fast — the fight is over who pays, who builds, and who commands.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
3 topics
Corruption & transparency
Trust erodes with every scandal.
In short
Scandals in the European Parliament and in national governments damage trust. The EU has an anti-corruption directive and the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), and is setting up an ethics body.
Why it matters now
Recent cases and an anti-corruption action plan keep the issue alive; it is a strong populist message.
The divide
The debate
Broad agreement in principle
The debate
disputes on EPPO's reach (not all states participate), lobbying rules and enforcement.