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Emmanuel Macron's stated interest was improving the EU's own internal governance before welcoming new members (Photo: Consilium)

Cleaning up both the EU and Western Balkans

A recent New York Times investigation into EU-funded corruption related to agricultural subsidies , The Money Farmers: How Oligarchs and Populists Milk the EU for Millions shines a spotlight on one of the most troubling cases of a member state gaming the system.

The case of Hungary is notable for several reasons. Prime minister Viktor Orban openly opposes the EU's policies and values while bene...

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Dr Valery Perry and Toby Vogel are senior associats for Democratisation Policy Council, an initiative promoting accountable democratisation policies worldwide.

Emmanuel Macron's stated interest was improving the EU's own internal governance before welcoming new members (Photo: Consilium)

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Dr Valery Perry and Toby Vogel are senior associats for Democratisation Policy Council, an initiative promoting accountable democratisation policies worldwide.

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