Tag: EU ethics

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Civil society Oversight

Calls for transparency in the wake of the Qatargate corruption scandal

Universal expressions of outrage are swiftly followed by calls for greater transparency.

Implicated MEPs Eva Kaili and Antonio Panzeri of the European Parliament’s Social Democratic Group (image: Wikipedia creative commons).
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Oversight

European Ombudsman concludes Commission revolving door inquiry with call to action

Ombudsman O’Reilly presents findings after studying over 100 decisions pertaining to outgoing senior staff, of which a mere 2 were rejected.

Photo credit: Gunnebo Entrance Control.
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Legal reform

Presidency sponsorship guidelines watered down at last minute

Previous-day version of textual proposal shows expansive language removed from finally adopted guidelines.

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Legal reform

Council adopts new voluntary guidelines on Presidency sponsorship

Guidelines contain non-compelling language and continue to suggest that the Presidency is not part of the Council.

In 2019, the Romanian Presidency caused a stir when it accepted sponsorship from sugary fizzy-drink producer Coca-Cola.
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