Three right-wing political groups in the European Parliament are pushing for an inquiry into NGO financing by the European Commission, following allegations of secret payments to environmental NGOs. Transparency International has criticized these claims as part of a smear campaign against civil society. The European Commission denies any wrongdoing and emphasizes transparency in its funding processes. The inquiry's establishment will be decided next week in Strasbourg, with support from various right-wing groups. Transparency International argues that these attacks aim to discredit and defund NGOs. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)