ADVERTISEMENT

transparency

Now playing Next

Ombudsman slams Commission for secrecy around child sexual abuse law

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

TOP TAGS

OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 FRANCE PARIS OLYMPICS EUROPEAN UNION ISRAEL BENJAMIN NETANYAHU ISRAEL HAMAS WAR

More about this topic

Now playing Next

Which is Europe’s most corrupt country?

Transparency International has released its latest report about anti-corruption efforts in Western Europe and the EU.

30/01/2024

Now playing Next

World’s most influential companies ‘lag behind’ on sustainability

Experts say it doesn't pay enough to lead on sustainability, and it doesn't cost enough to lag behind.

18/01/2024

Now playing Next

Anti-money laundering talks collapse amid rifts on football

Legislators have agreed on the shape of a new money laundering agency — but not its location, nor the rulebook it will follow

13/12/2023

Now playing Next

Foreign influence law will not criminalise or discriminate, EU says

The European Commission has defended its controversial plans to step up the fight against covert foreign influence with stringent new transparency rules for foreign-backed lobbies.

12/12/2023

ADVERTISEMENT

Now playing Next

MEPs accuse EU Commissioner of attempting to limit tax transparency

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) grilled EU Finance Commissioner Mairead McGuinness on Thursday after they claimed a document sent by the bloc's executive urges EU countries to weaken their tax transparency requirements.

13/07/2023

Now playing Next

EU Parliament slapped with complaint over 'backroom deal' for top job

Two NGOs said the deal to appoint Alessandro Chiocchetti as the Parliament's new secretary general was "unacceptable" and "sordid."

13/09/2022

Now playing Next

Explained: What's the cooling-off period for EU Commissioners?

The period restricts former commissioners from taking jobs that entail lobbying its former employer.

12/07/2022

Now playing Next

What do the leaked Uber Files reveal about revolving doors in Europe?

The leaked documents suggest Neelie Kroes overstepped her duties as EU Commissioner by lobbying in favour of Uber.

11/07/2022

Now playing Next

Macron outlines plan for greater transparency over police misconduct

Police violence and racism: Macron outlines French plan for greater transparency over abuses

14/09/2021

Now playing Next

Most Europeans believe corruption is an issue in their country: Report

Over half of Europeans believe that their government is controlled by private interests, according to the latest report by Transparency International.

15/06/2021

Now playing Next

Coronavirus: 'Don't let urgent financial aid fall into wrong hands'

Human rights campaigners warn that anti-corruption measures are being ignored in the rush to send financial aid to countries in need.

09/04/2020

Now playing Next

The Brief: Day 5 hearings - the outspoken diplomat and digital defender

Commission hearings continue with Vera Jourova (Czech Republic) and Josep Borrell (Spain).

07/10/2019

Now playing Next

Where are Croatia's greenest seaside resorts? Follow our guide

These eco-conscious hotels are looking to minimise their impact on the natural environment.

04/07/2019

Now playing Next

EU bid for greater lobby transparency 'dead'

Politicians have called on recording meetings with lobbyists and greater transparency on who influences lawmakers.

06/04/2019

Now playing Next

MEPs hold a secret ballot... on their own transparency

The apparent irony of the move was slammed as "bizarre and unacceptable".

31/01/2019

Now playing Next

'Bitter irony': MEPs want secret ballot for transparency vote

Centre-right MEPs have been criticised for allegedly requesting a secret ballot for a vote on… transparency.

29/01/2019

Now playing Next

Which country is perceived to be the EU's most corrupt?

Greece was the European Union member state that saw the biggest decrease in annual rankings measuring perceptions of corruption across the world.

29/01/2019