Green paper: European Transparency Inititative

The Commission launched the European Transparency Initiative on 9 November 2005. This Green Paper published on 3rd May 2006 is a key component of the Initiative and is the starting-point for a consultation. The consultation will allow stakeholders to have their say on three aspects of transparency in the European Union.

These are covered by the three chapters of the Green Paper:

• Transparency and Interest Representation: this part will underpin a debate on lobbying activities in the EU
• The Commissions minimum standards for consultation: this part will provide a structured framework for feedback on the application of the standards.
• Publication of Data on Beneficiaries of EU Funds: this part will launch a debate on the disclosure of data about the recipients of various EU funds managed by the Commission in partnership with Member States, notably the Structural Funds and Common Agricultural Policy.