The Brussels cover-up culture is running at full speed - Nieuwlechts.nl

Transparency is the foundation of every democracy. But while the European Commission likes to present itself as a shining example of good governance, the cover-ups are piling up. An open letter from dozens of journalists puts a finger on the sore spot: requests for access lie for months, sometimes years. And in the meantime, the Brussels train continues as usual. In backrooms, through secret deals and without accountability. What does Europe hav…