Buzek defends parliament’s efforts to tighten internal rules

The European Parliament's political leaders set up a 10-strong working group in April 2011 to prepare tighter codes of conduct for both MEPs and lobbyists after allegations of misconduct against four MEPs. President Buzek, chair of the working group, briefed Constitutional Affairs Committee MEPs on the work of the group on the 23 May 2011.

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European Parliament: Press Release, 23.5.11: President Buzek gives update on rules reform for MEPs and lobbyists http://www.europarl.europa.eu/en/pressroom/content/20110523IPR19945/html/President-Buzek-gives-update-on-rules-reform-for-MEPs-and-lobbyists

ESO: Background information: MEP resigns over claims of lobbyist payments http://www.europeansources.info/record/mep-resigns-over-claims-of-lobbyist-payments/

EUObserver, 28.6.11: Proposed rules for MEPs' second jobs seen as lax http://euobserver.com/9/32556

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