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13 Jul 2026

Food-Labelling Case Exposes Risks on EU Transparency Rules

2026-07-13T11:52:22+02:00

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 broader questions about the safeguards established by Regulation 1049/2001, the EU law governing public access to documents. The case concerns documents originally requested by foodwatch in 2023, and then again by Access Info in 2025, including the European Commission's Impact

Food-Labelling Case Exposes Risks on EU Transparency Rules2026-07-13T11:52:22+02:00
1 Jul 2026

Helen Darbishire Award – Call for Applications and Nominations Now Open

2026-07-01T10:37:09+02:00

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 of law, transparency and government accountability, anti-corruption efforts, or environmental protection. By celebrating exemplary achievements of civil society advocates, campaigners, journalists, academics and practitioners across Europe, the award aims to highlight the importance of the right of access to information

Helen Darbishire Award – Call for Applications and Nominations Now Open2026-07-01T10:37:09+02:00
12 Jun 2026

Public scrutiny of secret Covid vaccine negotiations gets shot in the arm from EU adviser

2026-06-12T14:53:40+02:00

Courthouse News Service | 11/06/2026 English - Billions of euros, pandemic vaccine deals and years of secrecy collided again Thursday, as a top adviser to Europe’s highest court said the public should get a closer look at records tied to the European Union’s Covid-19 vaccine contracts. Read more...

Public scrutiny of secret Covid vaccine negotiations gets shot in the arm from EU adviser2026-06-12T14:53:40+02:00
13 Apr 2026

Access Info joins 500+ organisations calling for stronger EU investment in democracy, media, and culture

2026-04-13T13:55:36+02:00

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 the European Parliament’s proposal to reinforce the budget of AgoraEU — a new programme designed to support culture, media, and fundamental rights under a single framework. For Access Info Europe, this is not just a budget discussion — it is

Access Info joins 500+ organisations calling for stronger EU investment in democracy, media, and culture2026-04-13T13:55:36+02:00
2 Mar 2026

Access Info Submits Comments on the Spanish Draft Law on Public Integrity

2026-03-18T16:45:51+01:00

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 of measures aimed at strengthening accountability, improving institutional controls and increasing transparency in areas particularly sensitive to public integrity, which Access Info welcomes. Nevertheless, Access Info highlighted the limited timeframe provided for submitting comments and observations – just eight working

Access Info Submits Comments on the Spanish Draft Law on Public Integrity2026-03-18T16:45:51+01:00
25 Feb 2026

Access Info Celebrates Landmark Release of Secret Files on Spain’s 23-F Coup

2026-03-18T16:45:42+01:00

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 — the 1968 Official Secrets Act — which, despite Spain’s transition to democracy, has continued to govern classified information without clear declassification deadlines or effective independent oversight. Its origins and outdated nature have been widely criticised by human rights organisations, historians

Access Info Celebrates Landmark Release of Secret Files on Spain’s 23-F Coup2026-03-18T16:45:42+01:00