Mandatory registration of lobbyists in the Transparency Register | Attualità | Parlamento europeo

Mandatory registration of lobbyists in the Transparency Register | Attualità | Parlamento europeo:

 An EU Commission proposal to tighten up existing rules for the Transparency Register, which lists independent organisations and other lobbyists seeking access to the EU institutions, was welcomed by MEPs in a debate on Wednesday evening. The changes would include the Council in the system alongside the Commission and Parliament, clarify definitions, improve monitoring and introduce penalties for breaches. MEPs debated the proposal on Wednesday evening.