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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Tiny steps forward insufficient to regain public trust
ALTER-EU responds to new lobby register proposal announced today by Commission Vice President Timmermans.
2016/09/28
Busting the spin on lobby transparency: an ALTER-EU media briefing
At the end of September, the European Commission will announce its proposal for a mandatory lobby transparency register, but what does "mandatory" mean in practice?
2016/09/26
The EU lobby transparency register: now or never
The Commission will shortly publish its proposal for a reformed (and “mandatory”) lobby transparency register. This ALTER-EU policy briefing for MEPs outlines our 6 priorities for a revised lobby register, and the rationale behind these.
2016/09/19
Commission announcement on Barroso needs to be beginning of revolving doors action
ALTER-EU welcomes the news that the Juncker Commission will refer, to its ad hoc ethical committee, former Commission President Barroso's move to become chairman of Goldman Sachs International.
2016/09/11
Demand an end to secret lobbying in EU
Join with ALTER-EU to demand MEPs vote for tough new rules to ban conflicts of interest and promote full lobby transparency.    
2016/09/06

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