Democracy & lobby Archive - Sven Giegold - Mitglied der Grünen Fraktion im Europaparlament

26. November 2020 | de en

Europe Calling “Black Box Council – New insights into the secret decision-making in the Council” – Mon, 30 Nov 2020, 10-11.30 CET

Recording By loading the video, you accept YouTube's privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben PHA+PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUtbm9jb29raWUuY29tL2VtYmVkL2hETkxtUXBDcEc4IiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuIj48L2lmcmFtZT48L3A+ Dear friends, dear interested, On Sunday, Investigate Europe will publish its latest research on the striking intransparency within the European Council. On Monday, Investigate Europe’s senior journalist Harald Schumann will present the findings in our…

26. November 2020 | de en

Budget blockade by Hungary/Poland: EU Council Presidency should start “enhanced cooperation” to ensure corona aid flows

Today, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbàn and Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki meet in Budapest to discuss their approach to their EU budget blockade. So far, the two countries are blocking the disbursement of urgently needed funds from the Corona…

27. October 2020 | de en

Revolving door rules ineffective: Only 0.62% of changes from EU-institutions to lobby groups rejected

Dear friends, dear interested, A new report by the non-governmental organization Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) sheds light on the Brussels revolving door job changes and provides shocking insights. Out of 366 applications for transfers of EU officials from the EU…

22. October 2020 | de en

New ECB whistleblower channel: Success for whistleblower protection

The ECB has announced that it will introduce an improved internal reporting channel for whistleblowers. This is a major achievement on the road to greater support for all those who uncover malpractice for the sake of the common good….

20. October 2020 | de en

Important step against golden passports: EU Commission starts infringement proceedings against Malta and Cyprus

Today, the EU Commission starts infringement proceedings against Malta and Cyprus to stop their golden passport programmes which allow them to acquire citizenship through investment or real estate purchases. Research, such as the reports recently published by Al Jazeera…

14. October 2020 | de en

Cypriot passport sales on hold: Interim success in the fight against corruption and money laundering

In response to the revelations of Al Jazeera, the Cypriot government yesterday declared that it would end its citizenship acquisition programme on November 1. Al Jazeera had shown through undercover investigations that senior officials and politicians were helping criminals…