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Still a long way to go: the European Parliament building in Strasbourg (Photo: Peter Teffer)

'Hide-and-seek' must end - parliament should be transparent on lobbying

On Thursday (December 6), the constitutional affairs committee (AFCO) of the European Parliament will finally have a crucial vote on changes to rules of procedure that govern MEPs.

The stakes are high.

This vote could not only bring about crucial progress on the accountability of MEPs to the citizens they serve; it could also determine the future of the

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Matthew is EUobserver's Opinion Editor. He joined EUobserver in June 2018. Previously he worked as a reporter for The Guardian in London, and as editor for AFP in Paris and DPA in Berlin.

Still a long way to go: the European Parliament building in Strasbourg (Photo: Peter Teffer)

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Matthew is EUobserver's Opinion Editor. He joined EUobserver in June 2018. Previously he worked as a reporter for The Guardian in London, and as editor for AFP in Paris and DPA in Berlin.

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