MEPs fear lack of transparency in quick EU law-making

MEPs looking into how to overhaul the workings of the European Parliament have raised concerns about the number of quick deals that are reached on EU laws, saying they risk resulting in poor quality legislation and that the process is not sufficiently transparent.

A working document drawn up for the reform-minded deputies notes that the "enormous pressure" faced by each six-month EU presidency to wrap up a piece of legislation under their watch comes at the expense of "open political de...