Brussels' revolving door problem: Why the European Commission's response is inadequate (Update: correspondence CEO / Commission)

Publication date: 
Friday, December 9, 2011
Author: 
ALTER-EU

Since the launch of ALTER-EU's campaign to tackle the 'revolving door' in Brussels on 24 November, Commissioner Šefčovič did not give the impresssion that he takes this important issue very seriously.

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statements
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Stronger ethics regulation
 

European Ombudsman demands EFSA admits failure on revolving door

Publication date: 
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Press release issued by: 
Testbiotech

The European Ombudsman has ruled in favour of Testbiotech's complaint against the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regarding its approach to the 'revolving door'. The case concerns EFSA's former senior staff member, Dr Suzy Renckens, who also featured in ALTER-EU's recent report.

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Stronger ethics regulation
 

Shedding light on expert groups

Publication date: 
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Author: 
Yiorgos Vassalos and Fabian Spoerer

ALTER-EU took part in a ground-breaking hearing in the European Parliament - initiated by Dennis de Jong MEP (GUE/NGL), co-organised by the EPP, S&D, ALDE and Greens - looking at problems with the European Commission's expert groups. 

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briefings & info sheets
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Balanced expert groups
 

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