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The European Commission's vice president, Frans Timmermans, said other institutions are welcome to improve the criticised proposal. (Photo: European Union , 2016 / Photo: Georges Boulougouris)

EU commission presents 'realistic' lobbying rules

The European Commission has called for stricter rules on lobby groups, amid controversies on former top officials having gone through the so-called "revolving door" into jobs with big business.

Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans unveiled the initiative for a mandatory lobby register on Wednesday (28 September), saying there is urgent need to rebuild trust in EU law-making.

”Citizens have the right to know who tries to influence EU officials,” Timmermans said.

”We p...

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The European Commission's vice president, Frans Timmermans, said other institutions are welcome to improve the criticised proposal. (Photo: European Union , 2016 / Photo: Georges Boulougouris)

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