Mikael Pawlo on Fri, 27 Apr 2001 07:22:22 +0200 (CEST) |
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<nettime> New transparancy in the EU |
Official EU documents published on the Internet can soon be the effect of a new decision pending in the European Parliament. It will be easier for EU citizens to obtain official documents from the three EU institutions: the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. This is the effect of a recent agreement in principle reached between the Member States, the Commission and the Parliament. On the 3rd of May, the Parliament will take a decision on the issue in its plenary session. If the decision is made, it shall be approved by the Council. If its approved by the council, the new rules can then enter into force. What I find extremely valuable and also quite unique is that the institutions, according to the suggested decision, also should publish electronic versions of documents on the Internet to make the information readily accessible. In my opinion this could have many positive effects as of transparancy. More information and facts on the new transparency: http://www.eu2001.se/static/eng/docs/oppenhet_0425_eng.asp Regards, Mikael _________________________________________________________________________ ICQ:35638414 mailto:mikael@pawlo.com +46-70 421 58 25 http://www.pawlo.com/ # distributed via <nettime>: no commercial use without permission # <nettime> is a moderated mailing list for net criticism, # collaborative text filtering and cultural politics of the nets # more info: majordomo@bbs.thing.net and "info nettime-l" in the msg body # archive: http://www.nettime.org contact: nettime@bbs.thing.net