On Thursday 31 January, the European Parliament voted in favour of amending its Rules of Procedure to increase transparency on interactions between its members and representatives of interest groups. On the other hand, it rejected amendments aimed at laying down certain rules to prevent the formation of 'false' political groups (see EUROPE 12183, 12181).
The European Parliament can claim victory: it has adopted with flying colours (496 votes in favour, 114 against and 33 abstentions)...