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Simon Van Dorpe

Simon Van Dorpe

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EU Investigative Journalist, Follow the Money

Brussels

Final Covers

Migration , International Law, Syria, Lebanon, The Netherlands , Refugees

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Anything that is not related to food.

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Total articles 275

  • Podcast | Schandalen teisteren de bank die miljarden voor grote Europese projecten uitleent

    By Frederique de Jong, Simon Van Dorpe| Follow the Money Verified Bureau Brussel Wanneer er in de Europese Unie grote bouwprojecten van de grond moeten komen, vinden commerciële banken die vaak te riskant. Daarom is de Europese Investeringsbank opgezet, die miljarden aan ziekenhuizen, waterleidingbedrijven en andere essentiële instanties leent. De man die er twaalf jaar lang de leiding had, staat nu onder verdenking van corruptie. Medewerkers deden bij Simon Van Dorpe een boekje open over de man en zijn bank.

    By Frederique de Jong, Simon Van Dorpe · Follow the Money

    Apr. 06, 2025

  • Europe’s Dirty Collars: Corruption at the heart of the political debate in the US and in Europe

    By Salsabil Fayed, Simon Van Dorpe| ftm.eu@ Welcome to the second edition of Europe’s Dirty Collars!In this new bi-weekly newsletter, our crime and corruption specialists will bring you the latest on corruption, fraud, money laundering, and shady dealings at the highest levels across Europe. It’s still hard to believe, but the United States is rapidly sliding towards authoritarianism. President Donald Trump has directed his most recent attacks at universities and law firms, some of which seem to be caving under pressure.

    By Salsabil Fayed, Simon Van Dorpe · ftm.eu

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • Bureau Brussels: “Thank God I bought these” - EU lawmaker promotes buying defence stocks

    By Dieuwertje Kuijpers, Lise Witteman, Simon Van Dorpe, Salsabil Fayed| ftm.eu@ Today 13:15 · Newsletter · 6 min. reading time Welcome to the newsletter of Follow the Money’s EU desk, with insights from our EU specialists, news from the Brussels bubble, and the latest on our investigations! This week: an EU lawmaker advocated for more public investment in the defence industry during a lobby event while holding shares in an arms firm. Also, the EU court largely upholds cartel fines for UBS, UniCredit, and Nomura.

    By Dieuwertje Kuijpers, Lise Witteman, Simon Van Dorpe, Salsabil Fayed · ftm.eu

    Mar. 31, 2025

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Follow the Money

Follow the Money (FTM) is an independent investigative journalism platform based in the Netherlands. It focuses on exposing financial and power structures through in-depth reporting, prioritizing long-form investigative work. FTM's mission centers on truth-finding and accountability, often collaborating with international partners like the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). FTM produces detailed reports on various topics, including money flows, corporate secrecy, tax evasion, and systemic fraud. Key areas of focus include healthcare, digital privacy, finance, housing markets, and infrastructure. The platform specializes in uncovering opaque financial instruments, such as Dutch STAKs, which are used to conceal assets. FTM's work has influenced discussions on corporate secrecy laws and asset management practices, contributing to global debates on tax havens.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

'+31 85 303 2850

Founded: 2010