Money shapes nearly every part of our lives, but few of us understand how it really works. In his upcoming book Plenty of Money (But Not for You), journalist Thomas Bollen exposes the hidden machinery of money, and the power wielded by commercial banks. His research demonstrates why real reform has stalled, and what it would take to regain control of the financial system.
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EU vs Google: The battle for the internet
Google is under growing pressure from EU regulators, who are considering breaking up the tech giant over its market dominance. An investigation by FTM revealed how the company’s controversial business strategies helped it cement its grip on the internet. Journalists Alexander Fanta and Simon Van Dorpe explain how Brussels set its sights on Google – and why the U.S. may block efforts to dismantle one of the world’s most influential companies.
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The Libyan war crimes suspect released by Italy
When Italy arrested an alleged Libyan war criminal wanted for torture and crimes against humanity earlier this year, it made international headlines. Forty-eight hours later, Osema Habish Najim Almasri was flown home as a free man. Lorenzo Bagnoli and Paolo Riva reveal how migration politics seem to have trumped international justice.
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The dark side of Morocco's mining boom
Phosphate minerals from Morocco are essential for producing fertiliser and the batteries that power electric vehicles. But local communities say that the world’s biggest exporter – the state-owned OCP – is causing pollution and harming their health. Despite concerns about the government’s attempts to stifle the media, journalist Manon Stravens travelled to Morocco to uncover OCP’s toxic trail.Related stories ➪https://www.ftm.eu/articles/following-toxic-trail-morocco-phosphate-giantFollow the podcasthttps://www.ftm.eu/podcast/follow-the-money-the-podcastFollow FTM on social media:Instagram ➪ https://www.instagram.com/followthemoney_eu/BlueSky ➪ https://bsky.app/profile/ftm.euLinkedIn ➪ https://www.linkedin.com/company/follow-the-money-eu/TikTok ➪ https://www.tiktok.com/@ftm_euBecome a member and support independent investigative journalism!https://www.ftm.eu/become-member
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Europeans' health data in ex-Israeli spies' hands
Tech company Zivver promised Europe it would keep its health and legal data safe. But FTM journalists Sebastiaan Brommersma and Siem Eikelenboom reveal how the company can in fact access private messages, and how that data came in reach of a U.S. company led by former Israeli spies.
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Reckon you know who’s running Europe? Think again. Every week, we dive into a Follow the Money investigation exposing the continent’s hidden powerbrokers: from deceiving companies and influential lobbyists to corrupt politicians and financial fraudsters. Tune into our podcast and join our journalists as they reveal how they uncovered the truth and held power to account.Presented by Emma du Chatinier and Alexander Fanta.