Thursday, September 20, 2018

European Court of Justice Delivers Victory for EU Transparency and Accountability

The Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union recently issued a landmark judgment finding that impact assessments should be considered public documents. This decision sets a legal precedent in connection with the transparency, accountability, and decision-making processes of European institutions.
Case Background
A non-profit organization active in the field of environment protection had sought to access two impact assessment reports, which had played an influential role in the proposals of certain environmental laws.
The European Commission refused both requests, pursuant to Regulation No 1049/2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council, and Commission documents. According to Article I, the purpose of the regulation is to:

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