This analysis discusses specific issues regarding the proposal for a Directive on the transparency of third-country lobbying. It highlights complex questions in relation to civil society organisations and the need for uniform implementation and effective judicial protection. If designed and implemented well, the Directive could establish a transparent framework for foreign governments to engage in lobbying within the EU. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO).
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Table of Contents
- ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTIVE ON TRANSPARENCY OF THIRD-COUNTRY INTEREST REPRESENTATION 1
- CONTENTS 5
- LIST OF TABLES 6
- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 7
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 8
- INTRODUCTION 10
- 1. ATTRIBUTION 12
- 2. DEFINITION 15
- 3. CIRCUMVENTION 18
- 4. NATIONAL TRANSPARENCY REGISTERS 20
- 5. STIGMATISATION 22
- 6. IMPACTS ON CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS 24
- 7. FUNDING MECHANISMS 26
- 8. ATTRIBUTION OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS 28
- 9. DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITIES 30
- REFERENCES 32
