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The hidden U.S. influence on Europe’s policymaking

The hidden U.S. influence on Europe’s policymaking

Update: 2025-12-10
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Think tanks present themselves as neutral institutions shaping Europe’s policy debates. But an investigation by FTM paints a different picture. Journalists Salsabil Fayed, Alistair Keepe and Ada Homolova found that Brussels’ most influential think tanks receive a third of their funding from U.S. sources – from philanthropists to major tech firms. This gives American interests a little-known but significant foothold in the EU’s policy arena.
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The hidden U.S. influence on Europe’s policymaking

The hidden U.S. influence on Europe’s policymaking

Alistair Keepe, Alexander Fanta, Emma du Chatinier, Salsabil Fayed