Crooked deals with waste are just as lucrative to drug deals – only easier to conceal. An investigation by CORRECTIV.Europe shows how two companies from Germany and Czechia are making hundreds of thousands of tonnes of debris disappear just behind the border.

Without machines from abroad, Russia’s weapons factories would grind to a halt. This analysis of Russian import data shows German and European companies supplied goods with potential dual-use applications over 28,000 times in the lead-up to the invasion. How this has impacted the war is often overlooked.

The EU wants millions of old buildings to be renovated. But frequently the opposite happens: existing houses are demolished and replaced by new builds. Exactly how many buildings are being torn down remains a blind spot. CORRECTIV wants to close this gap in the data.

Despite sweeping sanctions, Russian nationals can still legally purchase property in the EU. Several member states view this as a major security risk. Our investigation reveals how an EU-wide ban collapsed due to the resistance of a single country.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of buildings are demolished across Europe. In cooperation with international media, we uncover the ecological, social and cultural consequences.

Short-term rentals through online platforms are surging – far outpacing traditional tourism. Using local-level data, CORRECTIV.Europe reveals for the first time where EU residents are confronted with especially high numbers of visitors.

An estimated 47 Million people in Europe cannot afford a warm home in winter, according to a calculation from CORRECTIV.Europe. Reports from local journalists in our network show the dimension of the problem in several countries.

47 million people in Europe cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, according to an analysis by CORRECTIV.Europe. Millions are also affected in Germany. Experts warn this may lead to social conflict.

Carbon pricing for transport and heating fuels is to be introduced across the EU from 2027. But several countries are now questioning the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels – which could mean even higher costs in the long term. “We are sleepwalking towards a political disaster,” social democratic MEP Thomas Pellerin-Carlin warns.

Hotter summers pose a serious health risk. They also threaten the stability of energy supplies throughout Europe. CORRECTIV.Europe shows on a detailed map which regions are affected the most.

The EU has committed itself to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Farming plays a key role in that goal. However, the sector’s lobbying efforts have allowed large players to avoid stricter environmental controls.