Worst EU Lobby Award 2006 - Nominations Now Open!

If you know of a case of dubious influence peddling, of grievous greenwash and hideous hidden agendas then nominate now! This year there are two categories of award: The Worst EU Lobbying and The Worst Privileged Access.

Nominate online at www.worstlobby.eu

Deadline for nominations is noon 20th October 2006.

Trips for MEPs

A new report by Corporate Europe Observatory looks into the influence that jolly days out, organised by different lobbying groups, has on Members of the European Parliament. Trips with mind-altering properties perhaps, for more information read the report: Transparency Boost Needed for European Parliament Cross-Party Groups.

New Article from PLATFORM
The Price of Democracy: an article on the price of oil, energy security and democracy. See www.oilwatch.org