2. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU - unequal access to decision-makers - undue influence of lobbyists - revolving door between public and private sector - conflicts of interest between multiple activities  Loss of public trust + scandals NEW FORMS OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION

3. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU CASE STUDY: CAR CO2 EMISSIONS

4. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU CASE STUDY: CAR CO2 EMISSIONS F B

5. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU CASE STUDY: CAR CO2 EMISSIONS F E

6. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU CASE STUDY: CAR CO2 EMISSIONS

7. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU The TI EU toolkit: - Integrity System Studies -Regional Reports -Policy Recommendations -EU Integrity Watch POLITICAL CORRUPTION

8. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU POLITICAL CORRUPTION The TI EU toolkit: -Integrity System Studies - Regional Reports -Policy Recommendations -EU Integrity Watch

9. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU The TI EU toolkit: -Integrity System Studies -Regional Reports - Policy Recommendations -EU Integrity Watch POLITICAL CORRUPTION

10. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU The TI EU toolkit: -Integrity System Studies -Regional Reports -Policy Recommendations - EU Integrity Watch POLITICAL CORRUPTION

11. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU MANAGING RISKS Robust Regulation Complimentary voluntary mechanisms (e.g. code of conduct) Strong watchdogs (citizens, CSO & media)

12. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU MEP OUTSIDE INCOMES

13. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU DECLARATIONS OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS

14. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU FUNCTIONS: -Totals -Filters -Rankings -Search -External Activity Indicator EU INTEGRITY WATCH

15. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU FINDINGS: - 53% with external activities -Total: 5.8m to 18.3m / year - 9 MEPs earn 10,000+ EUR - 1200 activities including “freelancer”, “consultant” and “MDNA” EU INTEGRITY WATCH

16. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU OUTCOMES: -Over 100 updated declarations -25,000 visitors -Press coverage -Revision of rules planned RECOMMENDATIONS: -More information -Meaningful checks -Sanctions EU INTEGRITY WATCH

17. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU LOBBY MEETINGS & EU LOBBYISTS

18. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU EC TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE

19. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU 4,547 7,916 10,000+ €1bn+ EU INTEGRITY WATCH 2.0 Meetings Lobby Organisations Lobbyists EU Lobby Budget Key findings

20. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU KEY FINDINGS Corporate Dominance

21. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU KEY FINDINGS Companies with highest lobby budgets

22. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU KEY FINDINGS Commission Hotspots

23. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU KEY FINDINGS Equality of access by portfolio

24. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU KEY FINDINGS The new transparency provisions

25. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU 14 / 20 biggest law-firms in the world 3 of the world-leading public relations firms. 15 / 100 biggest European companies. KEY FINDINGS Still missing from the register

26. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU 60% of organisations lobbying on TTIP or Capital Markets Union do not declare that 1/2 of all declarations are completely meaningless KEY FINDINGS Poor data quality

27. www.transparencyinternational.eu Daniel Freund, Transparency International EU 4,000+ official complaints will be submitted to the Secretariat on Monday Letters to Commission, EP, Council in preparation of Lobby Register reform & joint letter “Lobbyists for lobby transparency” National versions France to be launched WHAT’S NEXT? Next steps

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