In addition to receiving EU pensions Jose Barroso, the officials also want to strengthen the Code of Conduct for Commissioners. A similar demand reported by representatives of NGOs and activists working for the transparency of the EU institutions. "The Code of Conduct for Commissioners is too weak. It allowed just so morally questionable move to the business. This is the reason for our concern" - said Polish Radio Vicky Cann of the organization ALTER-EU.
Under the current rules, former commissioners may 18 months after leaving the Commission to take a job in business. Activists propose at least a 3-year transition period.
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