FOI in Action
Freedom of Information requests empower individuals, journalists, researchers, and campaigners to hold organisations accountable and shed light on matters of public interest. Below are real-world examples where FOI responses have made a significant impact.
Journalism
Journalists often use FOI data to uncover stories that inform the public, reveal injustices, or investigate policy failures
Research
FOI requests are a valuable tool for researchers seeking data that might otherwise remain behind closed doors
Campaigning and Advocacy
FOI requests help campaigners bring critical information to light, often influencing public discourse and policy decisions
Other
FOI requests serve as a cornerstone of democracy by providing transparency in government and public institutions
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https://www.ftm.eu/articles/how-the-finance-lobby-killed-eu-plans-to-protect-investors-from-bad-advice
Ban on inducements requested from Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union on -
https://www.ftm.eu/newsletters/newsletter-america-first-with-a-helping-hand-from-europes-nokia-and-siemens-2
Court-order fines member states 2025 update requested from Budget on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/crm_english_v1.pdf
Meeting between Anthony Whelan and CONSEIL DE COOPERATION ECONOMIQUE requested from Communications Networks, Content and Technology on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/crm_english_v1.pdf
Meeting between DG ENER and the Conseil de Cooperation Economique requested from Energy on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/crm_english_v1.pdf
Meeting between Dimitri Lorenzani and ERAMET requested from Secretariat General of the European Commission on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/crm_english_v1.pdf
Meeting between Ambassadör Torbjörn Haak and MEDEF requested from Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/crm_english_v1.pdf
Meeting between Thierry Breton and ASD requested from Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/pfuesousinfluence.pdf
Meeting between Thierry Breton and Atos and all on 16th December requested from Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/pfuesousinfluence.pdf
French Presidency of the EU requested from Permanent Representation of France to the EU on -
https://multinationales.org/IMG/pdf/pfuesousinfluence.pdf
Meeting between Valere Moutarlier and Athenora requested from Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs on