Tag: lobbying
Bank lobby: How the cum-ex-public prosecutor got her new job
Cologne’s senior public prosecutor Anne Brorhilker is switching to the “Citizens’ Movement for Financial Transition”: What does the prominent investigator want? And who is behind the club? source site
Court of Auditors calls for tougher action against EU lobbyists – business
Loopholes, lack of penalties, financial dominance: lobbyists in Brussels can all too often operate under the public’s radar, criticizes the European Court of Auditors. Lobbyists can still influence EU lawmakers…
Can Scheuer now advise companies in the transport industry? – Bavaria
Andreas Scheuer used to blaspheme when an ex-politician went into business. Now the CSU man himself is changing sides. The former Federal Transport Minister could use his contacts for companies…
How Germany is making progress in the fight against corruption and lobbying
As of: March 14, 2024 11:06 a.m Trust in fair decision-making processes is crucial for a functioning democracy. With the 2024 report, Lobbycontrol draws a positive interim conclusion after a…
Savings banks: supreme protectors of savers? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that
In the zero interest rate era, the savings banks dealt heavily against the ECB. But new figures show that it was probably not about the customers at all. source site
EU: Why industry is putting Europe under pressure – Economy
The head of the world’s largest chemical company begins with a warning that could hardly be clearer. Europe’s basic materials industry is struggling with historical challenges, says BASF CEO Martin…
Sparkasse party escalates: “Some had to be supported” – Economy
Mayors, district administrators, city councilors: There are more glamorous jobs with higher pay and more fame. On the other hand, not everything is bad if you get involved in your…
Climate neutral labels and greenwashing: Industry wants to continue cheating – business
When walking through German drugstores, it is striking how often customers’ green conscience is addressed: the bag of liquid soap from dm, for example, is said to be “climate-neutral”. Other…
Pro-fossil energy lobbyists invited en masse
New record for COP28. Nearly 2,500 fossil fuel lobbyists obtained accreditation for the UN climate conference in the United Arab Emirates, which made no secret of having invited them, according…
World Climate Conference COP28: Lobbyists on the rise
As of: December 5th, 2023 8:53 a.m Four times as many fossil fuel lobbyists are attending the world climate conference in Dubai as a year ago, activists say. They complain…