The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, called on Tuesday 18 June for more transparency regarding the meetings that the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, and members of his private office (‘cabinet’) have with lobbyists.
The Ombudsman published various recommendations following an inquiry to determine: (1) whether the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU (GSC) provides sufficient information to the public on meetings between Mr Tusk and/or his cabinet, and interest...