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EU Parliament's New Rule Sparks Concerns Over Corporate Influence

8/5/2025

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On July 15, 2025, the European Parliament's IMCO committee made a controversial decision to require impact assessments for significant amendments proposed by MEPs. This move raises concerns that corporate interests may overshadow public welfare, allowing lobby groups to sway legislation. Critics fear this echoes past practices that prioritized profit over the needs of society, threatening democratic integrity.

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On July 15, 2025, the European Parliament's IMCO committee made a controversial decision to require impact assessments for significant amendments proposed by MEPs. This move raises concerns that corporate interests may overshadow public welfare, allowing lobby groups to sway legislation. Critics fear this echoes past practices that prioritized profit over the needs of society, threatening democratic integrity.