Fusionen, Kartelle, Skandale

It became even more important to expose the black sheep. The fact that this requires detective work and sometimes goes hand in hand with investigative journalistic research differentiates the activity of the cartel office at least partially from the dull daily routine of other agencies.
Throughout five decades, its civil servants have demonstrated a lot more investigative skills, dedication, and fighting spirit than the average bureaucrat. In soccer, one might say: The team plays offensively.

(Quote translated from German.)

hopefully