Dutch liberal MEP Sophie In't Veld has built a reputation for greater transparency. But when it comes to demanding MEPs only meet with registered lobbyists, she draws a line.
"It is misguided and it is profoundly anti-democratic," she told EUobserver on Wednesday (28 April).
She said the "real influence" on MEPs are national parties and governments. They determine who is selected on election lists, she said.
Yet there are also some 13,000 registered lobbyists, seeking to exe...
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Already a member? Login hereNikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.