[A2k] FW: European Transparency Initiative-Framework for relations with interest representatives (Register - Code of Conduct)

[Barbara Stratton]

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This is about the Commission's new "voluntary" Register of interest represe=
ntatives which opens 23rd June.

Barbara



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The European Commission has adopted a code of conduct containing clear and =
precise rules for interest representatives in their dealings with Commissio=
n staff. The code of conduct is joined with the register of interest repres=
entatives which the Commission will launch on 23 June 2008, and acceptance =
of the code will be a requirement for entry in the register.



The communication, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the Commission staf=
f working document providing a brief overview of the main results of the co=
nsultation on the Code of Conduct [SEC(2008)1926] can be found at http://ec=
.europa.eu/transparency/index_en.htm .,



Once available, the Commission's Register for interest representatives can =
be found at http://www.ec.europa.eu/transparency/regrin/ .,



Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council reg=
arding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documen=
ts [COM(2008)229_final of 30 April 2008]

http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/access_documents/docs/229_en.pdf .,



Background



On 21 March 2007, the Commission adopted the Communication "Follow-up to th=
e Green Paper 'European Transparency Initiative'" [COM(2007) 127 final], wh=
ich included the decision to establish a framework for its relations with i=
nterest representatives. It was decided to:

- create and launch a new voluntary Register for interest representatives i=
n spring 2008;

- draft a Code of Conduct. Respect for the Code will be a requirement for e=
ntry in the Register and will be monitored by the Commission;

- establish a monitoring and enforcement mechanism for the Code and the Reg=
ister;

- increase transparency through reinforced application of the Commission's =
consultation standards based, in particular, on a standard website for inte=
rnet consultations.



The communication on "European Transparency Initiative: A Framework for rel=
ations with interest representatives (Register - Code of Conduct)" [COM(200=
8)323 of 27 May 2008] (http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/docs/323_en.pdf ):

- provides further clarifications about these measures and reports on the p=
rogress made toward their implementation;

- presents the Code of Conduct established following a public consultation.