Transparency International, a prominent anti-corruption group, is prepared to announce a 250 page report about corruption in the European Union. Some of the findings included in this report are that the Parliament was accepting money for softening tobacco legislation and a form of lawmaking that is done behind closed doors called trilogues, which are not able to be subject to much public scrutiny. Transparency International is calling for a "legislative footprint,"disclosing all input received from lobbyists when making legislation. It is also being recommended that they establish a European Public Prosecutor.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/24/business/international/anti-corruption-group-finds-fault-with-european-union.html?ref=international&_r=0
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Interesting. This goes on all over the world especially in third world countries. Although there are countries very low on Transparency International's list for corruption, there will always be people in those countries in top positions that will do what is best for themselves without keeping their country in mind. It is an important problem, however there is only so much that can be done. It seems to me like an uphill battle, especially here in the US where lobbying is standard law passing process.
It seems like a lot of international organizations and agencies are receiving a lot of criticism regarding their policies. It seems like the global economy has not improved as much as anyone has predicted and critics are blaming international agencies such as the European Union and the IMF.
I agree with Jenn and Sam, criticism and scrutiny of international organizations seems to be a recurring event in the news. It is unfortunate that policy makers and leading organizations are not functioning and acting in the manner they set forth to the public. It is also a shame because the EU was created in part to oversee and watch trade and commerce, yet organizations are not making their job easy.
Establishing an European public prosecutor is definitely done. Corruptions are everywhere.
As we have seen all semester it is impossible to build a system that corruption will not find its way into. An interesting article, I have seen many critiques of the EU regarding various issues lately. Transparency is very difficult to achieve as well. Reminiscent of the principal/agent dilemma.
As we have seen all semester it is impossible to build a system that corruption will not find its way into. An interesting article, I have seen many critiques of the EU regarding various issues lately. Transparency is very difficult to achieve as well. Reminiscent of the principal/agent dilemma.
Establishing European public prosecutor is a step in a right direction. I agree that EU and ots institutions were set up to create a better freer economic space for all the member nations, but hoping that there will not be any corruption is naive. Regardless of the economic system , there will always be some extent of corruption and preferential treatment from the side of the government. Thus, the goal here is how to constantly event new measures that will help us move in a right direction, and I believe that the establishment of the Public Prosecutor is a step in the right direction.
concept of revolving door
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