An analysis of available statistical data on the development and on the unequal status of the representation of interests in Brussels (organisations, personnel, finance)

Publication date: 
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Author: 
Dieter Plehwe (with contributions from Robert Müller, Katja Walther, and Matthias Schlögl)

For many citizens, the European Union is still far away. It is not easy to get a fair picture of how policy is formulated. Transparency measures taken, in particular the European Transparency Register, are still causing more difficulties than that they offer solutions. This study gives a picture of the landscape of active lobby organisations.

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Conflicts of interest: the ethical thin red line between a conflict and a crime

Publication date: 
Friday, August 10, 2012
Conflicts of interest
Start date: 
Fri, 2012-11-16 13:45
Location: 
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Charles Clore House 17 Russell Square London WC1B 5DR

The UK Fraud Advisory Panel and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in London are organising an afternoon seminar on 16 November 2012 on conflicts of interest. 

Afternoon seminar

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ALTER-EU group analyses all 754 Declarations of Financial Interest of Members of the European Parliament: more than 10% found empty

Publication date: 
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Author: 
Prepared by Muriel Treibich Contributions from Natacha Cingotti and Paul de Clerck Edited by Francesca Gater, and Rachel Tansey

New ethics rules in the European Parliament are not strict enough to ensure complete transparency on MEPs’ outside interests, and therefore prevent potential conflicts of interest, shows the first analysis of declarations made under the new MEP code of conduct. 

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Industry experts dominate key areas of policy making: new research finds 2/3 of DG Enterprise’s advisory groups corporate-dominated

Publication date: 
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Press release issued by: 
The Alliance for Lobbying Transparency and Ethics Regulation (ALTER-EU)

New report examines the composition of DG Enterprise and Industry expert groups. Among its findings, the shocking conclusion that there are 482 corporate lobbyists versus only 11 union representatives.

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Lobbyists register failing to improve transparency, new report shows

Publication date: 
Monday, June 25, 2012
Press release issued by: 
The Alliance for Lobbying Transparency and Ethics Regulation (ALTER-EU)

The EU Transparency Register, jointly launched by the European Commission and the Parliament a year ago, fails to give a full and accurate picture of lobbying activities in Brussels.

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