The Role of the European Ombudsman in bringing greater Transparency to EU Negotiations

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Series Details 19.04.16
Publication Date 19/04/2016
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In light of the numerous important negotiations the EU engages in with its political and commercial partners, transparency remains an essential topic debated among scholars and also in the public sphere. Graham Smith discusses the role of the European Ombudsman in bringing greater transparency to EU negotiations and explains how a proactive approach to transparency could make the negotiating process more legitimate in the eyes of citizens.
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