Publication date:
jeudi, July 7, 2011
Media title:
BBC News
Excerpt:
Alter-EU, a coalition of civil society groups, trade unions and academics pressing for more EU transparency, welcomed the new code of conduct.
But it regretted that "there is no cooling-off period for MEPs, allowing them to become lobbyists as soon as they leave elected office". It also regretted that the advisory committee would not include any independent experts.
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