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Spanish Civil Society Calls on Parliament to Address a Democratic Gap: Regulating Lobbying
15 SEPTEMBER, INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY Spanish Civil Society Calls on Parliament to Address a Democratic Gap: Regulating Lobbying The signatory organisations are calling for the validation of the Royal Decree-Law to regulate interest groups and its subsequent processing as a Bill to improve the text, incorporate new contributions and strengthen parliamentary consensus The text incorporates numerous amendments proposed
Food-Labelling Case Exposes Risks on EU Transparency Rules
Brussels-Madrid, 13 July 2026 – Access Info Europe has lodged an appeal before the Court of Justice of the European Union in a case concerning public access to key legislative documents related to the revision of the Food Information to Consumers (FIC) Regulation. The appeal challenges a General Court order that dismissed Access Info's action as inadmissible and raises
Helen Darbishire Award – Call for Applications and Nominations Now Open
Madrid, 1 July 2026 – Access Info Europe is thrilled to announce a new edition of the Helen Darbishire Award, which celebrates those who use their right of access to information to have a positive impact on society. The Helen Darbishire Award recognises those who have significantly leveraged their right of access to information to advance human rights, the rule
Access Info joins 500+ organisations calling for stronger EU investment in democracy, media, and culture
Madrid, 13 April 2026. – Access Info Europe has joined a broad coalition of over 500 organisations from across Europe calling on EU decision-makers to significantly increase funding for democracy, independent media, and civil society in the next EU budget. In a joint letter sent to EU leaders, the coalition urges the European Commission, Council and Parliament to back
Access Info Submits Comments on the Spanish Draft Law on Public Integrity
Madrid, 2 March 2026. – Access Info Europe has participated in the public consultation and information process for the Spanish Draft Organic Law on Public Integrity, submitting its comments to the Ministry of Finance to strengthen the transparency and access to information requirements of this key legislation to prevent and combat corruption. The draft bill includes a wide range
Access Info Celebrates Landmark Release of Secret Files on Spain’s 23-F Coup
Madrid, 25 February 2026 — Access Info Europe welcomes the decision by the Spanish Government to declassify documents relating to the attempted coup d’état of 23 February 1981, a move that acknowledges the public’s right to know about events that profoundly shaped Spain’s democratic history. For decades, these documents remained inaccessible under the shadow of a Franco-era law —
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