Recommendation on opening meetings of the Council to the public when it is acting as legislator (complaint 2395/2003/GG)

This report by the European Ombudsman examines the Council of the EU's practice regarding public access to its meetings when it acts as a legislator. It follows a specific complaint and aims to improve transparency in the EU's legislative process.

The procedure focuses on the Council's administrative practices and the public's right to information. It seeks to enhance openness in how EU laws are made, potentially affecting citizens' engagement with legislative decisions.