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/newsletters/inside-natogates-corruption-web
Special adviser Juncker contracts requested from Human Resources and Security on -
https://www.ftm.nl/artikelen/alcohollobby-verzette-zich-tegen-strengere-wetgeving
Contacts between DG GROW and alcohol industry representatives on labelling and health warnings (2019–2025) requested from Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs on -
https://www.ftm.eu/newsletters/the-eu-office-that-called-out-a-shady-dutch-contractor
GW Cross Media BV contract requested from Publications Office on -
https://www.greenpeace.org/static/planet4-sweden-stateless/2025/02/1e6974d8-dairytale-full-report_final.pdf
Request for minutes of meetings requested from Agriculture and Rural Development on -
https://www.greenpeace.org/static/planet4-sweden-stateless/2025/02/1e6974d8-dairytale-full-report_final.pdf
Request for minutes of meetings requested from Climate Action on -
https://www.ftm.eu/articles/juncker-keeps-office-in-berlaymont-and-hosts-lobbyists
Special Adviser Juncker requested from Secretariat General of the European Commission on -
https://www.ftm.eu/articles/juncker-keeps-office-in-berlaymont-and-hosts-lobbyists
Special Adviser Juncker (2) requested from Secretariat General of the European Commission on -
https://www.ftm.eu/articles/juncker-keeps-office-in-berlaymont-and-hosts-lobbyists
Special adviser Juncker contracts requested from Human Resources and Security on -
https://corporateeurope.org/en/international-trade/2015/08/black-out-tobaccos-access-eu-trade-talks-eerie-indication-ttip-threat
Contacts with the tobacco industry re EU trade negotiations requested from Trade on -
https://edri.org/our-work/eu-commission-rebrand-failed-cleanit-project/
Forum with the Internet service providers community requested from Communications Networks, Content and Technology on