Bursting the Brussels Bubble - the battle to expose corporate lobbying at the heart of the EU

1 April 2010

Written by some of the leading experts on lobbying transparency in Europe, this book provides an eye-opening insight into decision-making within the European Union – and offers a valuable guide to fighting for greater transparency and accountability.

This collection of articles reveals how lobbyists from the world of big business have successfully embedded themselves inside the European Union’s decision-making process, creating a political culture where, behind closed doors, the influence of business has become the norm. Drawing on case studies which show the lobbyists in action, it provides a compelling argument for greater transparency and accountability.

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