NGOs Demand Transparency During Croatia’s EU Presidency

A group of CSOs appealed to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković for transparency during Croatia’s EU presidency in 2020 so as to contribute to legislative and lobbyist transparency in the Council of the EU. Transparency is the key first step in curbing excessive corporate influence, noticeable in the Council’s many negotiations on new regulations and directives. The NGOs therefore call for the Croatian presidency of the Council to become the champion of legislative transparency by backing the already published non-paper. The letter urges the timely publication of documents important for passing laws, that meetings of the Council and preparatory bodies be open to the public via online video feeds, and the publication of minutes and national positions in order to gain as clear an insight into decision making as possible. Read more here.

Source: Total Croatia News