Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002487/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Anna Bryłka (PfE)
In the light of a recent media report published in the Brussels Signal on 10 June 2025 citing previous articles from Die Welt and Die Welt am Sonntag, which reported that the Commission was suspected of funding the NGO ClientEarth to the amount of EUR 350 000 under the LIFE Programme to pursue legal actions against coal power plants, I request further clarifications. The report suggests close coordination between Commission officials and the leadership of ClientEarth, which raises concerns about transparency and NGO autonomy. The Commission is asked to provide an answer to the following question.
Will the Commission publish other grant agreements with NGOs to allow for public scrutiny?
Submitted: 20.6.2025