18/07/13
This new report explores whether, a year before parliamentary elections, the risk of conflicts of interest (still) exists among those MEPs currently serving as elected representatives. The report examines the cases of individual MEPs who risk potential conflicts of interest. The findings suggest that clear risks of potential conflicts of interest remain, despite the introduction of a new ethics code for MEPs in January 2012.
These cases highlight the limitations of the European Parliament’s current transparency system and suggest a need for stronger rules to ensure full implementation of the code of conduct.
