The EBRD's claims it has helped turn Serbia into a "role model for social inclusion of Roma" ring hollow in light of the plethora of abuses of Romas' rights in other cases in Serbia.
When the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invest money in our countries, they are often expected to promote good practices in the projects they support.
With an EBRD loan decision for Ukraine's nuclear reactors getting closer, people across Europe are now asking in a petition on Avaaz.org's community site not to finance Ukraine's risky nuclear lifetime extensions.
On a visit to the Kolubara mining complex in Serbia, Bankwatch staff was denied a meeting with the mining company, because of them caring for the environment.
A too strong focus on energy security is steering Europe's engagement with neighbouring states in a troublesome direction for the partnering countries.
3 out of 4 experts gave a negative opinion on the environmental study of the Ombla hydropower plant. Now the Croatian government must heed their warnings and stop the project.
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