Today, February 1st, the new code of conduct for Commissioners comes into force. The new code of conduct is seen as a direct reply by the Commission to the scandals of former Commission President Barroso’s move to Goldman Sachs and former...
Politico have just published a story which alleges that Markus Ferber, a Member of the European Parliament, may have breached Parliamentary ethics rules. The story claims that Ferber, who was the lead negotiator for the Markets in Financial...
It’s September and back to school for the European Commission, which has come out with some very welcome changes to how the ethics around the institution are governed. After former President Barroso’s move to Goldman Sachs,...
Transparency International EU lodged a complaint with the European Parliament against three Members that appear to be in violation of ethics rules. The three MEPs – Nigel Farage, Renato Soru and Michele Aillot-Marie – all declare incomes...
Blaming Brussels is one of the easiest techniques for any politician to make an excuse. But who do you blame when you cannot blame Brussels because you ‘are’ Brussels? The current negotiations for a mandatory EU lobby register provide an...
Russian corporate lobbying in the EU happens almost exclusively in the shadows. In all time low in EU-Russia relations, Transparency International Russia shines a light on how Russian companies achieve their aims while avoiding public scrutiny.
Today, 22nd of June 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions held a public hearing on the subject of ‘restoring citizens’ trust in the European Project‘. The European Ombudsman Ms. Emily O’Reilly and...
On Thursday, June 15th, the European Parliament will adopt its mandate for the upcoming negotiations with the Council and the Commission on the overhaul of the EU’s Transparency Register. The negotiating mandate contains some advances welcomed by...
For decades, Silicon Valley companies have turned traditional business models on their heads. From streaming movies to turning private cars into taxis, these companies are known for both innovation and shaking-up the markets they operate in. A...
