Good governance

This section details initiatives to make government a competitive advantage. It includes analysis and reports of government initiatives, as well as data on accountability and performance measures.

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21st February 2014 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

Good Governance: Corruption in EU “breathtaking”, despite efforts

During the presentation of the European Commission´s corruption report on 3 February, the Commissioner Malmstroem stated that the extent of corruption in the EU is “breathtaking” and costs every year at least a year´s budget of the Union, that is €120 billion. The long-awaited complex report by the ...

17th February 2014 / Good governance /

Good Governance: Private members’ bill on referendum

A group of deputies proposed the Bill on General Referendum. The Bill should stipulate under which conditions the referendum may be held, affairs that may be decided by voters in the referendum, and the formal, legal procedure in which the referendum is held. An initiative should precede the refere...

7th February 2014 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

Good Governance: EC corruption report

On 3 February, the European Commission issued the long-awaited report on corruption in the Member States. Each of the EU28 is looked upon and the Commission assesses every country in a very complex manner – both legislation and practice are taken into account, alongside with public opinion. Concern...