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COMRAT/ TASHKENT – Russia tried to influence Moldova's political decisions by funding its operations in an attempt to prevent it from joining the EU. When the EU cut off direct channels, Moscow used other routes, via Uzbekistan, to continue funding operations aimed at influencing the EU.

ROME/MADRID – This cross-border investigation set out to uncover the reasons behind the overfishing of European hake. The journalists gathered compelling evidence of widespread illegality in the process.

BERLIN / AMSTERDAM / PARIS / MADRID – Reports and video documentation show police violence, free speech crackdowns, and military-style force against protesters. This investigation examines how law enforcement responded to pro-Palestinian solidarity protests in four major European cities.

MELILLA - This cross-border investigation looks at how European institutions have systematically failed to provide adequate support for survivors of torture among migrant populations, despite their formal commitments under international frameworks such as the Istanbul Convention.

MELAKA / CARTAGENA – Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a key pillar of Europe’s decarbonisation plan. But in a months-long investigation, journalists from three continents uncovered an opaque global supply chain that exposes jet fuel providers and their aviation clients to significant fraud risks, raising doubts about the climate benefits of the sector’s main green hope for the years ahead.

MADRID - The lack of a unified system for identifying shipwreck victims in the Mediterranean leads to inconsistent procedures, long waits for families, and many unidentified bodies. This investigation follows families in Greece, Italy, and Spain as they navigate the painful aftermath of shipwrecks, from the initial tragedy to the final act of mourning.

AMSTERDAM/BRUSSEL/STOCKHOLM - The European approach to legislation on sex work is a complex patchwork of contrasting policies, each of which claims to prioritise the welfare of workers, but often falls short in practice.

LAGOS – For years, the city has suffered severe air pollution caused by high sulphur levels in imported diesel and gasoline. This piece of graphic journalism traces the data trail of the oil from West Africa to European port terminals.

CHIATURA –  Georgia is a key supplier of manganese, an essential raw material for Europe’s transition to renewable energy which is used in wind turbines and electric cars. This investigation  shows how the EU's rush to secure critical raw materials for its green transition is colliding with weak environmental oversight, opaque corporate networks, and a dramatically shrinking civic space in Georgia.

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT – The geopolitical and humanitarian situation in the Middle East has worsened since the terror attacks of 7 October 2023. International organisations have documented large-scale war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Palestine. Meanwhile, Israel has invaded Lebanon and Syria. This advanced geopolitical strategy too often loses sight of the fate of ordinary civilians.