The European Ombudsman has come out in support of those calling for EU ministers to legislate in a more transparent manner.
In a statement on Tuesday (11 October) Nikiforos Diamandouros said the council has given "no valid reasons" for refusing to meet in public whenever it is acting in its legislative capacity.
He called on the institution to "review its refusal to decide to meet publicly" in a special report presented to MEPs in the petitions committee.
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