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Spanish Civil Society Calls on Parliament to Address a Democratic Gap: Regulating Lobbying
Sep 15, 2026 · original
15 SEPTEMBER, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY Spanish Civil Society Calls on Parliament to Address a Democratic Gap: Regulating Lobbying The signatory organisations are calling for the validation of the Royal Decree-Law to regulate interest groups and its subsequent processing as a Bill to improve the text, incorporate new contributions and strengthen parliamentary consensus The text incorporates numerous amendments proposed by the different parliamentary groups Madrid, 15 September 2026. Coinciding with the celebration of the International Day of Democracy , 13 signatory organisations call on the parliamentary groups of the Spanish Congress of Deputies to support this Wednesday 16, the validation of the Royal Decree-Law on transparency and integrity of the activities of interest groups, known as the Royal Decree-Law on Lobbies, and agree, at the same time, to its subsequent processing as
Food-Labelling Case Exposes Risks on EU Transparency Rules
Jul 13, 2026 · original
Brussels-Madrid, 13 July 2026 – Access Info Europe has lodged an appeal before the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case concerning public access to key legislative documents related to the revision of the Food Information to Consumers (FIC) Regulation. The appeal challenges a General Court order that dismissed Access Info’s action as inadmissible and raises broader questions about the safeguards established by Regulation 1049/2001, the EU law governing public access to documents. The case concerns documents originally requested by foodwatch in 2023, and then again by Access Info in 2025, including the European Commission’s Impact Assessment, the Opinion of the Regulatory Scrutiny Board (RSB), and records of related meetings concerning proposed reforms to front-of-pack nutrition labelling. After an initial appeal by foodwatch, the European Ombudsman found that the Commission’s
Helen Darbishire Award – Call for Applications and Nominations Now Open
Jul 1, 2026 · original
Madrid, 1 July 2026 – Access Info Europe is thrilled to announce a new edition of the Helen Darbishire Award, which celebrates those who use their right of access to information to have a positive impact on society. The Helen Darbishire Award recognises those who have significantly leveraged their right of access to information to advance human rights, the rule of law, transparency and government accountability, anti-corruption efforts, or environmental protection. By celebrating exemplary achievements of civil society advocates, campaigners, journalists, academics and practitioners across Europe, the award aims to highlight the importance of the right of access to information and inspire others to utilise this powerful tool. At the same time, through this award, Access Info honours the impressive work and achievements of our founder, Helen Darbishire , in championing and promoting acces
Public scrutiny of secret Covid vaccine negotiations gets shot in the arm from EU adviser
Jun 12, 2026 · original
Courthouse News Service | 11/06/2026 English – Billions of euros, pandemic vaccine deals and years of secrecy collided again Thursday, as a top adviser to Europe’s highest court said the public should get a closer look at records tied to the European Union’s Covid-19 vaccine contracts. Read more…
Access Info joins 500+ organisations calling for stronger EU investment in democracy, media, and culture
Apr 13, 2026 · original
Madrid, 13 April 2026 . – Access Info Europe has joined a broad coalition of over 500 organisations from across Europe calling on EU decision-makers to significantly increase funding for democracy , independent media, and civil society in the next EU budget. In a joint letter sent to EU leaders, the coalition urges the European Commission, Council and Parliament to back the European Parliament’s proposal to reinforce the budget of AgoraEU — a new programme designed to support culture, media, and fundamental rights under a single framework. For Access Info Europe, this is not just a budget discussion — it is about protecting the conditions that make democratic participation possible. Without adequate and accessible funding, essential actors cannot continue to play their role in defending transparency, accountability, and fundamental rights. Defending the foundations of democracy The joint
Access Info Submits Comments on the Spanish Draft Law on Public Integrity
Mar 2, 2026 · original
Madrid, 2 March 2026. – Access Info Europe has participated in the public consultation and information process for the Spanish Draft Organic Law on Public Integrity , submitting its comments to the Ministry of Finance to strengthen the transparency and access to information requirements of this key legislation to prevent and combat corruption. The draft bill includes a wide range of measures aimed at strengthening accountability, improving institutional controls and increasing transparency in areas particularly sensitive to public integrity, which Access Info welcomes. Nevertheless, Access Info highlighted the limited timeframe provided for submitting comments and observations – just eight working days – due to the urgent nature of the procedure. A longer consultation period would have enabled greater input from civil society and contributed to improving the legislative text. The draft b
Access Info Celebrates Landmark Release of Secret Files on Spain’s 23-F Coup
Feb 25, 2026 · original
Madrid, 25 February 2026 — Access Info Europe welcomes the decision by the Spanish Government to declassify documents relating to the attempted coup d’état of 23 February 1981 , a move that acknowledges the public’s right to know about events that profoundly shaped Spain’s democratic history. For decades, these documents remained inaccessible under the shadow of a Franco-era law — the 1968 Official Secrets Act — which, despite Spain’s transition to democracy, has continued to govern classified information without clear declassification deadlines or effective independent oversight. Its origins and outdated nature have been widely criticised by human rights organisations, historians and members of parliament, as it imposes restrictions that fall short of modern democratic standards of transparency. Making significant historical records accessible to the public strengthens trust in institut
Access Info Ranks ATI Laws in 15 European Countries with Public Request Platforms
Aug 22, 2025 · original
27 August 2025 – Access Info Europe has released a study comparing access to information (ATI) frameworks in 15 European countries, all of which operate public request platforms. The analysis measures how well national laws align with the Council of Europe’s Tromsø Convention and other international standards. About the study The research was carri ed out under the Access to Information Network Project , a three-year initiative led by Access Info Europe, mySociety, and the Open Knowledge Foundation Germany. The project aims to build a strong, collaborative European community advocating for better access to information. As part of this work, Access Info conducted a detailed legal assessment of ATI frameworks of the 15 countries in Europe that have a public request platform, such as AskTheEU.org , which enable citizens to file ATI requests directly with public authorities. To strengthen tr
Winner Announced for the Helen Darbishire Award 2025
Aug 1, 2025 · original
Madrid, 1st August 2025 – Access Info Europe is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Helen Darbishire Award is The Forever Lobbying Project. This cross-border investigation exposed how the chemical industry lobbied against EU action on PFAS, so-called “forever chemicals”, linked to ongoing environmental and public health risks. Now in its second year, the Helen Darbishire Award celebrates outstanding efforts to advance human rights, environmental protection, anti-corruption, and democratic accountability through the use of the right of access to information. Cross-border collaboration, international impact Led by Le Monde , and supported by 46 journalists across 16 countries and 29 media partners, The Forever Lobbying Project gained access to over 14,000 internal documents. A third of the documents (4,796) were obtained through 184 access to information requests made to publ
Finalists Announced for the Helen Darbishire Award 2025
Jul 25, 2025 · original
Madrid, 25th July 2025 – Access Info Europe announces three finalists for this year’s Helen Darbishire Award. Now in its second year, the award aims to honour individuals and organisations that have effectively used their right to information to advance human rights, environmental protection, democracy, or anti-corruption efforts. Following a competitive round of applications from across Europe, the Evaluation Committee has selected three outstanding finalists. Finalist: The Forever Lobbying Project Category: Environmental protection Submitted by: Stéphane Horel ( Le Monde ) The Forever Lobbying Project is a groundbreaking cross-border investigation into the lobbying and disinformation efforts of the PFAS (“forever chemicals”) industry. Led by Le Monde and involving 46 journalists and 18 multidisciplinary experts, the 2024 investigation spanned 16 countries and the EU institutions. It un

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