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Reckon you know who’s running Europe? Think again. Every week, we dive into a Follow the Money investigation exposing the continent’s hidden powerbrokers: from deceiving companies and influential lobbyists to corrupt politicians and financial fraudsters. Tune into our podcast and join our journalists as they reveal how they uncovered the truth and held power to account.Presented by Emma du Chatini... more

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The controversial US company Palantir supplies crucial software to intelligence services, armies and police forces in Europe. European governments are growing nervous about the US firm. Meanwhile, European investors have scaled up their investment in... more

When Portuguese investigators looked into a suspicious smartphone trader, they thought they were dealing with an €80 million VAT fraud case. But that small-town raid soon grew into one of Europe’s biggest VAT fraud investigations, involving thousands... more

When the EU passed its corporate sustainability legislation in 2023, it was hailed as a game-changer for holding companies accountable for abuses in their supply chains. But the law was quickly diluted after industry lobbying. Journalist Hans Wetzels... more

The Iran war has upended oil and gas markets and disrupted global supply chains. But the fallout may affect something more fundamental: the price of food. Journalists Ties Gijzel, Remy Koens, and Jan Daalder found that investors have bet billions on ... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Van Dorpe
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: The cost of influencing EU politics
Lise Witteman
Follow the Money journalist, founder of Brussels Desk
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Episode: The billion-euro battle over workers’ wages
Andrei Popoviciu
Romanian reporter
Romanian reporter who covered Senegal migration crackdown
Episode: From community leaders to suspected smugglers
Peter Teffer
Investigative journalist for Follow the Money, expert on car industry scandals and access to internal documents
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Episode: Unmasking the car industry's dirty deals
Dylan Carter
Investigative journalist
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Episode: The colonial roots of Europe’s flower market
Alistair Keepe
Journalist
Investigative journalist (Follow the Money)
Episode: How Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine in wartime
Dave Keating
Author of The Own Continent; journalist
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Episode: Special: Our toxic obsession with the US
Mira Sys
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: How not to save the planet
Ties Gijzel
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: How not to save the planet

Hosts

Emma du Chatinier
Host of Follow the Money: The Podcast; lead investigative journalist focusing on European power dynamics, accountability, and public-interest reporting.
Alexander Fanta
Co-host with a background in investigative journalism and reporting on carbon markets, policy, and European politics.

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#229
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#27
Denmark/News/Politics
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#38
Belgium/News/Politics
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#54
South Africa/News/Politics
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#111
Spain/News/Politics
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#115
Denmark/News
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#132
India/News/Politics
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#155
Netherlands/News/Politics
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#158
Ukraine/News/Politics
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#169
Belgium/News
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#180
Mexico/News/Politics
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#191
Singapore/News/Politics
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#196
South Africa/News

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Europe’s €2.9 billion tax fraud, explained
Q: What is the current status of the suspects as of the latest update?
Initial sentences were issued in May 2025, but an appeal in March 2026 annulled the sentences due to procedural errors, and money remains frozen with the suspects under continuing supervision.
Europe’s €2.9 billion tax fraud, explained
Q: What did the hard drive reveal about the operation?
It contained detailed records of transactions across the entire scheme, showing that Lavi Vong was not acting alone and that there were several partners and shell companies involved.
Europe’s €2.9 billion tax fraud, explained
Q: How did you first get involved in this story?
A source provided an indictment document from the European Public Prosecutor's Office, which the journalist dived into to understand the VAT fraud and its mechanics.
The billion-euro battle over workers’ wages
Q: What initially surprised you about the pay disparities for temporary agency workers in the Netherlands?
I found that despite European rules promising equal pay, collective agreements could illegally dampen wages, and the scope extended far beyond a few isolated cases to a systematic underpayment over many years.
The cost of influencing EU politics
Q: Why did this grab your attention in the first place?
The focus on Greek-linked consultants, their high payments, and the proximity of the secretary general to Greece's ruling party suggested a potential conflict of interest and raised red flags about procurement rules and subsidies from EU party funds.

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A hard-hitting investigative program that exposes Europe's hidden power brokers, from corporate lobbyists and political influence to regulatory push and financial maneuvering. Across episodes, the show investigates topics like emissions scandals, carbon markets, and cross-border lobbying, often featuring in-depth conversations with investigative journalists, policy analysts, and subject-matter experts. Listeners can expect rigorous reporting, archival documents, and nuanced discussions about accountability, governance, and the practical effects of policy on everyday life. A notable strength is its ability to connect niche investigations to broader political and economic consequences, while maintaining clear, accessible storytelling that hel... more

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