More transparency: how the Rules of Procedure in the EP are to be reformed

In the reform of the Rules of Procedure in the European Parliament following the bribery affair involving Vice-President Eva Kaili, who has since been removed from office, compromises capable of securing a majority are emerging. Accordingly, there could be a significant tightening of the rules on conflicts of interest, additional income and lobbying contacts. There will be no agreement on an advisory committee, including external experts, which could make decisions and impose sanctions in the event of conflicts of interest. These are the results of the work of the „working group“ headed by Rainer Wieland (CDU), which Parliamentary President Roberta Metsola had appointed to implement her 14-point plan for greater transparency.