During the publication of her annual report for 2016, the European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, also distributed a practical guide for EU personnel on how to deal with lobbyists.
In a press release, the Ombudsman’s services explained, “The Dos and Don’ts list will help ensure that public officials do not inadvertently breach ethical norms. The list should also help the interest representatives by clarifying what is appropriate thereby making sure that the interactions are positive and...