They have been and are regulating lobbygroups as well. Afaik corruption does happen, but it’s rare.
Add: Just found it. Since sept 2025 we have this EU Transparency Register.
The Transparency register is a database listing ‘interest representatives’ (organisations, associations, groups and self-employed individuals) who carry out activities to influence the EU policy and decision-making process.
They have been and are regulating lobbygroups as well. Afaik corruption does happen, but it’s rare.
Add: Just found it. Since sept 2025 we have this EU Transparency Register.
The Transparency register is a database listing ‘interest representatives’ (organisations, associations, groups and self-employed individuals) who carry out activities to influence the EU policy and decision-making process.
Corruption will always happen in any country, how you fight it and prevent it is what distinguishes countries.
Exactly
Examples Qatar scandal, Huawei scandal etc
Examining enemies and competitors is easy. Von der Leyen could delete her Pfizer messages. Selective enforcement is not a good sign.