We asked the candidates for the EU’s top job how they would fight the corporate capture of our democracy. How do they score?
In Brussels, the political heart of the European Union, extreme corporate influence often distorts the political process, either blocking progress where it is sorely needed or leading to policies t
Mandatory EU lobby transparency sunken by EU Institutions
ALTER-EU's reacts to the collapse of negotiations to deliver mandatory EU lobby transparency.
'Hide-and-seek' must end - parliament should be transparent on lobbying
Update: In December the European Parliament's constitutional affairs committee approved the rules with a majority of 11-10

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LSI - Episode 2 - The Council of the EU
The Council of the European Union is one of the most important institutions involved in the EU’s decision-making process. But despite a ruling by the highest EU court and increased demands from civil society, they refuse to sign up to the transparency register.
How the arms industry is hijacking Europe’s defence policy
New report from Vredeactie documents the symbiotic relationship between the arms industry and the European Union institutions
LSI - Episode 1 - Corporate capture
Two years after Dieselgate put the issue of corporate capture into the limelight, EU institutions have the perfect opportunity to get tough on lobbying, through a comprehensive reform of the EU lobby transparency.
Letter to President Juncker on addressing corporate capture
ALTER-EU writes to President Juncker to inquire about commitment to ensure balance and representativeness in stakeholder meetings.
2017/09/17
Juncker’s reform plans leave revolving door wide open
ALTER-EU reacts to President Juncker's proposals to reform revolving doors rules.
2017/09/13

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