About the INSTITUTE FOR EUROPEAN INTEGRITY

The apparent influence of dark money directed by oligarchs and kleptocrats into the policy formation process risks eroding the EU’s credibility. Transparency International EU cites political corruption as a threat to European democracies and the EU Institutions, identifying opaque decision-making processes, conflicts of interest, and overly influential lobbyists as corrosive agents in Europe’s political systems.

The Institute for European Integrity (IEI) goes beyond simply making recommendations.  We aim to expose the systems and networks that enable corruption to thrive, demanding greater transparency and integrity in Europe’s governing institutions. Through sustained spotlighting of the activities and relationships of NGOs, government officials, and kleptocrats, accountability grows and the influence of dark money in Europe is marginalized. OCCRP, ICIJ, Buzzfeed, and other renowned journalist associations have brought awareness to how kleptocrats receive quarter in Europe where they launder cash through its banks with relative ease.  Our aim is to further connect the dots and show how NGOs and compromised public officials might be the enablers of such privilege. 

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen integrity in Europe by exposing suspicious links between NGOs, government representatives and officials, high net-worth individuals, and networks of illicit or malign finance or influence so the public can hold power to account.

Our Vision

Our Vision

Our vision is a Europe wherein government decision-making is not influenced by malign NGOs or illicit oligarchic and kleptocratic wealth.

Our People

Our People

IEI’s team includes sector-leading investigators, researchers and analysts, data scientists, NGO veterans, security specialists, administrators, and subject matter experts. Central to our success is integrity, relationships, and a bold approach to spotlighting corruption. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, some of our researchers have not listed their names. For media inquiries or to speak with one of our experts, please email us at contact@iei.ngo

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen integrity in Europe by exposing suspicious links between NGOs, government representatives and officials, high net-worth individuals, and networks of illicit or malign finance or influence so the public can hold power to account.

Our Vision

Our Vision

Our vision is a Europe wherein government decision-making is not influenced by malign NGOs or illicit oligarchic and kleptocratic wealth.

Our People

Our People

IEI’s team includes sector-leading investigators, researchers and analysts, data scientists, NGO veterans, security specialists, administrators, and subject matter experts. Central to our success is integrity, relationships, and a bold approach to spotlighting corruption. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, some of our researchers have not listed their names. For media inquiries or to speak with one of our experts, please email us at contact@iei.ngo