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Joint Statement Regarding the Establishment of an Independent Trade Union in Uzbekistan

Advocacy letter | 26 March, 2021 | Download PDF

On March 19, 2021, over 200 employees of Indorama Agro in the Syrdarya region of Uzbekistan held a meeting to establish the independent trade union, “Xalq Birligi” (People’s Unity), the first of its kind in the country. This initiative was a response t


The EU Recovery Funds: time to start properly investing in biodiversity and nature conservation

Briefing | 18 March, 2021 | Download PDF

The state of nature is in crisis. A recent European Environmental Agency (EEA) report reveals that 81 per cent of habitats in Europe are in ‘poor condition’, and without swift action this dire situation will only become worse. We need systemic and wide


Jadar Lithium Mine, Serbia: A Raw Deal ICT metal mining case study

Study | 15 March, 2021 | Download PDF

The Jadar River Valley in western Serbia has the potential to become home one of the world’s largest lithium mines, supplying 10% of the world’s demand and supporting the neighbouring EU’s digital transition agenda. The Serbian government, therefore, p


Joint CSO Submission on the Draft Revised Version of the EIB Transparency Policy

Study | 11 March, 2021 | Download PDF

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is currently revising its transparency standards. Its proposal for a revised Transparency Policy (draft TP) is under public consultation until 12 March 2021. While we appreciate the EIB’s initiative to review its Tran


Why is the EIB still hiding one-third of its lending?

Briefing | 4 March, 2021 | Download PDF

The EU’s house bank must keep up with its peers on disclosure of financial intermediary investments