Behind closed doors: Secret deals in the Council of the EU

8 December 2020

Harald Schumann

Sigrid Melchior

Juliet Ferguson

EU Affairs

Behind closed doors: Secret deals in the Council of the EU

Harald Schumann

Sigrid Melchior

Juliet Ferguson

8 December 2020

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In the Council of the EU, officials from Europe’s national governments negotiate laws in secrecy. This procedure is legally questionable and allows for shady deals behind the backs of voters.

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Behind closed doors: Secret deals in the Council of the EU

Behind closed doors: Secret deals in the Council of the EU

In the Council of the EU, officials from Europe’s national governments negotiate laws in secrecy. This procedure is legally questionable and allows for shady deals behind the backs of voters.

About EU Affairs

Help bringour cross-border journalism to life.Support Investigate EuropeDonate

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