ALTER-EU calls upon Commissioners to act against secrecy and corporate capture of 'Expert Groups'

On behalf of the Steering Committee of the Alliance for Lobbying Transparency and Ethics Regulation (ALTER-EU), CEO has today written to Commission President Barroso and Vice-President Kallas, asking for clarification about the continued secrecy around the membership of Commission 'Expert Groups'. Letters were also written to Commissioners Verheugen, Potočnik, Piebalgs, Vassiliou and Dimas, asking them to take action against Expert Groups dominated by big business lobbyists.