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On the Proposed Measures to Regulate Third Country Interest Representation Activities in the European Union
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democracy
European Union
interest representation activities
lobbying
Qatargate
Safety Research
Law
European Union
interest representation activities
lobbying
Qatargate
Safety Research
Law
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14018/27341
Abstract
The 2022–2023 Qatargate scandal – which entailed the widespread undermining of Union democracy by members of the European Parliament acting on behalf of third countries – has rocked the European Union to its core. The proposal by the Commission aimed at establishing transparency and accountability surrounding such activities cannot therefore come at a more appropriate time. But does the proposal live up to its objectives? Here, this piece casts doubt on whether that is the case, with this piece exploring Qatargate as an example, as well as the content, constitutionality, and criticism of the proposal. This Article also makes comparisons to Union-based representation activities and the Commission’s approach to antidumping, and shines light on the Commission’s treatment of third-country actors and representatives thereof.
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Journal article
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2024-12-04
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10.1017/err.2024.77