Arms-related companies are among the flagships of Belgium’s economy. In just five years, they have exported nearly 7 billion euros worth of military equipment. In this business like no other, regional authorities claim to take every precaution to ensure these weapons don’t fall into the wrong hands. Yet, they are found at the heart of major conflicts — including the most recent and most controversial ones. #Investigation conducted an in-depth inquiry, taking you into the heart of a business where ethics often collide with economic realities

"Pairi Daiza, a very imposing neighbour", an investigation by Fiona Collienne and Santos Hevia. With more than two million visitors per year, Pairi Daiza is the first tourist site in Belgium. Located in Hainaut, the animal park has just celebrated its 30th anniversary and continues to grow. A huge tropical greenhouse and water park are under construction. But behind this undeniable economic success, the cohabitation with the surrounding villages is not always simple: mobility problems, rapid urban development, agricultural land purchases. This showcase of Wallonia places the Walloon authorities in front of a double challenge: supporting a flourishing company while respecting the quality of life.

Action is the leader in non-food discount stores. The chain has more than 220 stores in Belgium, and its prices are attracting an ever-increasing number of customers. How does it negotiate? What are the consequences for product quality or safety? From the moment products arrive at its warehouses to when they are placed on store shelves, Action relies on a meticulously organized system where every second counts. An investigation by Nathalie Gros and Blanche Lacroix.

"Young people in distress: the silent emergency", an investigation by Sophie Mergen and Patrick Destiné. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of adolescents with mental health problems has exploded. One in five young people suffer from depression. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among 15-45 year olds. Yet, aid is sorely lacking. Specialized services are overloaded. Psychiatric hospitals are full. In an attempt to stifle their malaise, more and more young people are taking refuge in synthetic drugs and falling into addiction. #Investigation led the investigation. An immersion into the taboo world of psychiatry, and heart-wrenching encounters with young people and their parents.

"Doctors in training: abuse under the radar", an investigation by Tristan Godaert and Guillaume Wollner Moral or sexual harassment, pressure, humiliation, many specialists at the end of their training live a real hell. These future great health professionals have dared to testify, sometimes with their faces uncovered. Through their poignant testimony, they denounce these abuses in our hospitals, where the law of silence usually prevails for fear of reprisals. #Investigation has been particularly interested in the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, one of the most important hospitals in the country.

Abbé Pierre, 50 ans d'impunité Icône de la lutte contre la pauvreté, ancienne personnalité préférée des Français, l'Abbé Pierre est tombé de son piédestal. Dans un rapport commandé par le mouvement Emmaüs, 24 femmes dont 3 mineures, témoignent d'agressions sexuelles. Baisers forcés, attouchements, viols. Comment l'abbé Pierre a-t-il pu agir pendant 50 ans en toute impunité ? Qui savait ? Pourquoi ce secret a-t-il été gardé aussi longtemps ? Plusieurs victimes ont décidé de briser le silence. Armes wallonnes : exporter coûte que coûte Les entreprises liées à l'armement sont un des fleurons de l'économie wallonne. En 5 ans, elles ont exporté pour près de 7 milliards d'euros de matériel militaire. Dans ce business pas comme les autres, les autorités régionales affirment prendre toutes les précautions pour que ces armes ne tombent pas en de mauvaises mains. Pourtant, on les retrouve au cœur des principaux conflits, y compris les plus récents, les plus polémiques. #Investigation a mené l'enquête et vous plonge au cœur d'un business où l'éthique se heurte souvent aux contraintes économiques.

“Abortion: between rights and battle”. The magazine #investigation looks into an essential freedom for women that is increasingly under threat: the right to abortion. In Belgium, many family planning clinics are no longer able to perform abortions on a regular basis due to a lack of qualified doctors. We will look at the intensifying pro-life lobbying in several European countries, from Italy to Poland, where an activist has been convicted for sending abortion pills to a woman in distress. The strategy is not to ban abortion, but to make access to it virtually impossible.

“Family planning: at the heart of choices”. In Belgium, the majority of abortions are performed in family planning clinics. To better understand what is at stake, we followed the team at a family planning clinic in Liège for seven days. You will discover from the inside how a multidisciplinary team provides essential support to these women in distress.

Ferrero: the little secrets of the chocolate giant, an investigation by Nicolas de Labareyre, Julien Mercier, and Evan Caron. Thanks to its flagship products Nutella and Kinder, the Ferrero family has built a veritable chocolate empire over three generations. But three years ago, at its factory in Arlon, the multinational company experienced the worst health crisis in its history. Across Europe, dozens of children fell ill after consuming Kinder products contaminated with salmonella. What happened? Did the company turn a blind eye to the shortcomings in order to protect its business? Based on previously unpublished documents, you will discover the ins and outs of this case. The investigation will also take us to Turkey, where producers of hazelnuts, an essential ingredient in Nutella, employ child labor. Chocolate at all costs, an investigation by Quentin Ceuppens and Alain Van Belleghem For the past two years, serious shortages have affected Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the world's two largest cocoa producers. Harvests are poorer and, inevitably, prices are soaring. As a result, manufacturers are relocating and restructuring, while artisan chocolatiers fear for their future. From tasting rooms to plantations in Côte d'Ivoire, #Investigation has traced the journey of cocoa from farm to bar.

Chocolate at all costs, an investigation by Quentin Ceuppens and Alain Van Belleghem. For the past two years, serious shortages have affected Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, the world's two largest cocoa producers. Harvests are poorer and, inevitably, prices are soaring. As a result, manufacturers are relocating and restructuring, while artisan chocolatiers fear for their future. From tasting rooms to plantations in Côte d'Ivoire, #Investigation has traced the journey of cocoa from farm to bar. As a result, manufacturers are relocating and restructuring, while artisan chocolatiers fear for their future. From tasting rooms to Ivorian plantations, #Investigation has traced the supply chain to help us understand the challenges facing a sector under extreme pressure.

“Trichloramine: like poison in the water". An investigation by Marie Bourguignon and Charlotte Collin. Is the air in our swimming pools toxic? We have known for over 20 years that a gas called trichloramine, which is produced by chlorine, is present in our pools. In high doses, it can be dangerous to health, especially for young children. Standards have been set to limit the presence of this gas in our swimming pools. But in Belgium, the authorized standards remain very high compared to other European countries. Although air checks are mandatory, some establishments sometimes deviate from the rule.

“Psychedelics: trip on prescription.” An investigation by Jean-Christophe Adnet and Adrien Lasserre. LSD, hallucinogenic mushrooms, ecstasy. Will these psychedelic drugs one day be used in our country to treat mental disorders? In Belgium, more and more psychiatrists are campaigning to be able to prescribe them in certain cases to patients suffering from depression. Switzerland already uses this type of treatment with surprising results.

La lente agonie de la justice " - Une enquête de Samy Hosni. Des plafonds qui s'effondrent, des juges qui s'épuisent, des procès mis en péril. La justice belge est dans une situation critique. Les équipes d'#Investigation ont visité tous les palais de justice de Bruxelles et de Wallonie. Elles dressent un état des lieux terrifiant d'un service public en ruine. Le gouvernement De Wever va débloquer plusieurs milliards pour renforcer l'armée belge. Avocats et juges espéraient le même type d'effort pour la justice. Mais ils ne voient désespérément rien venir... Et ce sont les citoyens qui risquent d'en souffrir. Logements étudiants : chers et pas toujours chics, une enquête de Arthur Lejeune, Brice Beaurain et Titouan Marichal À l'approche de la rentrée dans le supérieur, #Investigation a enquêté sur les logements étudiants dont les loyers ont augmenté en moyenne de 100 euros par mois, charges comprises. Néanmoins, 70% des appartements, kots, studios ou chambres loués présenteraient au moins un problème de vétusté ou d'insalubrité. Résultat : de nombreux étudiants vivent dans des conditions qui peuvent nuire à leur santé. Et même ceux qui peuvent se permettre de louer des logements plus confortables ne sont pas à l'abri d'autres mauvaises surprises.

Kanal, un musée au prix fort, une enquête de Tom Denis et Guillaume Wollner Combien coûte un musée d'art contemporain qui veut s'imposer sur la scène internationale ? Avec trois ans et demi de retard, le chantier du futur musée Kanal entre dans sa phase finale et la facture pèse lourd. Les travaux sont estimés à plus de 230 millions d'euros d'argent public auxquels il faudra ajouter les frais de fonctionnement, le tout entièrement à charge d'une Région bruxelloise déjà criblée de dettes. #Investigation a enquêté sur ce futur complexe muséal hors norme de 42.000 m² qui a ses supporters et ses détracteurs. Un projet régional, culturel et financier qui devrait aboutir en novembre 2026. Van Der Kelen, l'école de l'art et du faux, une immersion de Stéphanie De Smedt Fondée en 1882, l'école Van der Kelen est une école d'exception. Depuis plusieurs générations, on y enseigne la peinture décorative, l'art des faux bois et des faux marbres. En exclusivité, #Investigation s'est plongé dans l'univers si particulier de cette école de prestige dirigée par une mère et sa fille. Héritières d'un savoir-faire unique, elles transmettent leurs techniques à des étudiants qui, pendant leur cursus de six mois, devront se plier aux exigences qui font la réputation de cette école dans le monde entier.