Despite its growing powers, the European Parliament has done little in the past to create transparency around the financing of the elections.
Continue readingTransparency Case Study: Lobbying disclosure in Canada
While there are many admirable features of Canadian lobbying regulation, current disclosure thresholds and requirements actually create a subtly perverse incentive structure that drives activity into the shadows.
Continue readingUpcoming EU elections bringing undue influence into the spotlight again
A broader coalition of European civil society organizations launched a campaign to make some noise around the influence of big businesses on EU institutions.
Continue readingU.S. image abroad harmed by McCutcheon decision
The McCutcheon decision should be an “occasion for outrage.” Unfortunately in the U.S., voters seem to have become accustomed to the very things that disgust them.
Continue readingLack of transparency likely to tarnish Hungarian election
A lack of transparency in Hungary could tarnish the April 6 parliamentary elections — but a new website tracking shady campaign spending aims to change that.
Continue readingAnother perspective on the importance of political finance transparency
Another perspective on importance of global money in politics transparency.
Continue readingRegulating Money in Politics a Global Shortcoming
Open government advocates around the world (including Sunlight) are thrilled to see how more and more governments commit themselves to openness. Unfortunately, a vital piece of the transparency agenda--party and campaign funding--remain depressingly opaque. Because the financing behind how candidates and parties come to power influence later policy and spending decisions, it is critical that countries address political finance transparency. Sunlight is committed to create a strong base for reform by combining our efforts with other activists and sharing our expertise in a meaningful way.
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