We asked the candidates for the EU’s top job how they would fight the corporate capture of our democracy. How do they score?
In Brussels, the political heart of the European Union, extreme corporate influence often distorts the political process, either blocking progress where it is sorely needed or leading to policies t
Mandatory EU lobby transparency sunken by EU Institutions
ALTER-EU's reacts to the collapse of negotiations to deliver mandatory EU lobby transparency.
'Hide-and-seek' must end - parliament should be transparent on lobbying
Update: In December the European Parliament's constitutional affairs committee approved the rules with a majority of 11-10

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2009/06/04
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Financial ‘experts’ advising the European Commission represent banks and investors responsible for the economic crisis.
2009/11/05
ALTER-EU brochure
Brochure, introducing ALTER-EU to a broader public.
2007/08/08
ALTER-EU submission to the consultation on the ETI Green Paper
ALTER EU submission to consultation on the European Transparency Initiative Green Paper.
2006/07/10
Recommendations on lobbying transparency and ethics in the European Union
Rules and guidelines for transparency and ethics in EU lobbying recommended by ALTER-EU.
2006/01/13

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