As a consequence of the corruption cases in the European Parliament, the EPP demands stronger transparency rules for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Representatives of NGOs defend themselves – and speak of a „witch hunt“. Charlotte Wirth took a closer look at the cases of the NGOs involved in the corruption scandal, No Peace Without Justice and Fight Impunity. Her conclusion: The machinations did not go unnoticed because NGOs were at work, but because the EU Commission, the European Parliament and the Belgian authorities did not sufficiently monitor compliance with the applicable rules.