Strengthening EU Integrity via a New Independent Ethics Body

by name voted on 16.09.2021

Summary

The European Parliament proposes creating a single, independent EU ethics body to harmonize integrity standards across all institutions. This body would oversee conflicts of interest and 'revolving door' transitions to restore public trust.

9 16.09.2021

Other

civil service

administrative reform

public administration

information and information processing

Key points

Establishment of a single, independent EU ethics body through an interinstitutional agreement.
Harmonization of ethical standards and definitions across all EU institutions, agencies, and bodies.
Enhanced oversight of the 'revolving door' phenomenon to manage transitions between public office and private employment.
Implementation of a two-step procedure for handling potential breaches, starting with preventive recommendations.

Vote

PPE

S&D

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Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

The Left

NI

Total

Speeches

5 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Nicola BEER

Renew

0:35 min

4. First voting session

Dita CHARANZOVÁ

Dita CHARANZOVÁ

Renew

0:56 min

11. Second voting session

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on strengthening transparency and integrity in the EU institutions by setting up an independent EU ethics body Strengthening transparency and integrity in the EU institutions by setting up an independent EU ethics body

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