Integrity Watch: The importance of open data in the EU | Transparency International

What happens when politicians have to regulate a sector where they have a business interest in? 
Or when a firm makes a donation to a political party and then applies for public funds or seeks favourable treatment? 

Governments should make it easier for citizens and media to access information on money in politics. And if they really want to encourage public participation, they should provide it in a useable format.

Transparency International has developed the online tool “Integrity Watch” that collects relevant data that is often scattered and difficult to access

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