This article is published in association with IMF. A recent article in The Economist[1] argued that there were several ways in which central bankers took decisions about monetary policy, for example whether and when to increase or reduce interest rates. Most central banks now appoint committees of senior officials to take such decisions. The article points […]Great Divide: Transparency or Efficiency?
September 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with IMF. A recent article in The Economist[1] argued that there were several ways in which central bankers took decisions about monetary policy, for example whether and when to increase or reduce interest rates. Most central banks now appoint committees of senior officials to take such decisions. The article points […]Parliament adopts new transparency rules for political advertising
February 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new rules will aim to enhance citizens’ trust in election campaigns and help fight against disinformation and foreign interference. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted new rules on transparency and targeting of political advertising, which will make election and referenda campaigns more transparent and resistant […]Short-term rentals: increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings
September 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Rules on data sharing on short-term rentals across the EU to help authorities take appropriate measures Policies should foster short-term rental services, while respecting local communities Divergent local rules lead to fragmentation of the internal market Short-term rentals, booked through platforms like Airbnb […]Parliament strengthens rules on integrity, transparency and accountability
September 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. All MEPs to publish meetings with representatives of interest groups, third countries Asset declarations at the beginning and end of term in office Tighter rules for conflicts of interest, second income, gifts Unofficial groupings’ activities regulated and restricted Parliament has revised its internal rules […]How pay transparency can help close wage gaps in the workplace
April 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Indeed Inc Pay transparency – corporate disclosure of existing employees’ pay, along with the inclusion of wage and salary data in publicly advertised job postings – can help meaningfully reduce enduring wage gaps, especially along […]Commission proposes more transparency and less red tape for companies to improve business environment in the EU
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive making it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law. The proposal aims to facilitate cross-border companies’ operations and to increase business transparency and trust by […]Corruption scandal: MEPs insist on reforms for transparency and accountability
December 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has reacted to recent allegations with immediate changes and demands for measures to close loopholes in existing transparency rules. Following Tuesday’s debate, Parliament has adopted a resolution on the suspicions of corruption by Qatar and the broader need for more transparency in the […]Equal Pay Day: Pay Transparency essential to close the EU gender pay gap of 13%
November 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Women in the European Union still continue to earn less than men for equal job, with the average gender pay gap in the EU standing at 13%. This means that for every €1 a man earns, a women will make €0.87. Progress is steady, […]Commission acts to promote transparency in the short-term rental sector to the benefit of all players
November 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation to enhance transparency in the field of short-term accommodation rentals and help public authorities ensure their balanced development as part of a sustainable tourism sector. While short-term accommodation bookings offer benefits for hosts and tourists, […]Single Market: Commission committed to transparency and cooperation with Member States
September 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the recent proposal on new rules for addressing Single Market future emergencies, the Commission is today showcasing the availibility of essential existing tools to ensure the free movement of goods and services for smooth functioning of the Single Market. First, the Commission is […]Gender pay gap: MEPs back binding pay-transparency measures
March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Women’s Rights and Employment committees want EU companies with at least 50 employees to be fully transparent regarding their salaries. On Thursday, the committees on Women’s Rights and Employment adopted by 65 votes in favour, 16 against and 10 abstentions, their position on […]Independent Ethics Body: improving transparency and integrity in EU institutions
July 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new EU Ethics Body would be able to initiate investigations on possible conflicts of interest or “revolving door” cases for Commissioners, MEPs and staff. In a report endorsed by the Constitutional Affairs Committee on Wednesday with 18 votes in favour, 8 against, and […]Independent Ethics Body: improving transparency and integrity in EU institutions
July 15, 2021 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new EU Ethics Body would be able to initiate investigations on possible conflicts of interest or “revolving door” cases for Commissioners, MEPs and staff. In a report endorsed by the Constitutional Affairs Committee on Wednesday with 18 votes in favour, 8 against, and […]VAT: New e-commerce rules in the EU will simplify life for traders and introduce more transparency for consumers
June 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. New Value-Added Tax (VAT) rules for online shopping enter into force later this week as part of efforts to ensure a more level playing field for all businesses, to simplify cross-border e-commerce and to introduce greater transparency for EU shoppers when it comes to […]Commission extends transparency and authorisation mechanism for exports of COVID-19 vaccines
March 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today extended until end of June the transparency and authorisation mechanism for COVID-19 vaccine exports. This follows persistent delays in some of the deliveries of vaccines to the EU. Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis said: “The first weeks […]COVID-19 vaccines: MEPs call for more clarity and transparency
January 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Lack of transparency has recently fuelled uncertainty and disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccination in Europe, say MEPs. On Tuesday, members of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety quizzed Sandra Gallina, the EU’s lead negotiator on COVID-19 vaccine contracts, on the latest developments […]Mandatory Transparency Register: political meeting to restart negotiations
June 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On Tuesday, 16 June 2020, the European Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, together with the European Parliament negotiators, Vice-President Katarina Barley and Danuta Hübner, Member of the Constitutional Affairs Committee and Ministre Délégué Nikolina Brnjac for the Croatian Presidency of the […]Why transparency in drug pricing is more complicated than it seems
October 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alexander Roediger, Chair, Oncology Platform of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations Transparency has become a prominent topic in debates about healthcare, particularly when it comes to pharmaceutical policy. There is a loud call for transparent prices, […]New legislation on transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment model in the food chain
June 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Yesterday, following the approval by the European Parliament on 17 April 2019, the Council has formally adopted a new Regulation on the transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain. This new Regulation is based on aEuropean Commission’s proposal tabled […]Transparency is key to inclusive employment and government integrity
April 29, 2019 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Silvina Moschini, Co-founder, TransparentBusiness, Inc. Digital transformation, or more precisely The Fourth Industrial Revolution, has inspired tremendous advances in business and government, and has created significant advancement opportunities for both sectors. It is transforming every aspect of both the […]Food safety: more transparency, better risk prevention
December 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want the European Food Safety Agency to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market. A proposal to allow the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) to work more efficiently and transparently was adopted by Parliament on Tuesday […]MEPs propose more transparent legislative drafting and use of allowances
December 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Changes to internal rules on how the EP operates and how to draft legislation and use MEPs’ allowances in a more transparent way were approved in committee on Thursday. The key changes adopted by the Constitutional Affairs Committee relate to Members’ standards of conduct […]EU food watchdog: more transparency, better risk prevention
November 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Environment and Health Committee wants the European Food Safety Agency to act faster and publish studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market. A proposal to allow the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) to work more efficiently and transparently […]How transparency can help the global economy to grow
October 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Alex Konanykhin, CEO, TransparentBusiness Countries around the world spend an estimated $9.4 trillion a year on procurement – 15% of global GDP. Indeed, UN figures estimate that public procurement can account for 15-30% of GDP for many countries. […]Fake news and Freedom of Press: can the EU ever find the fine line?
April 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The European Commission attempts to tackle disinformation which is spread online by building up strategic measures in the EU. Last January, the EC assigned to a High Level Expert Group (HLEG) to define the problem and propose concrete recommendations on how it can be dealt. The report which was completed last month sets this issue […]The EU banking union needs a third pillar guaranteeing deposits
November 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
Daniele Nouy, secretary-general of the French Prudential Supervision Authority for banks, candidate to head Europe’s Single Supervisory Mechanism for lenders, speaking at the European Parliament last Wednesday stressed that, the “EU supervisor would be hampered if the two other pillars of banking union (recovery and resolution mechanism and deposit guarantee system) were not set up”. […]
