Topics of strategic work in 2021

Topics of strategic work in 2021

Strategic inquiries

• How the European Commission manages ‘revolving doors’ moves of its staff members
• The transparency of the European Commission’s interactions with representatives of the tobacco industry
• How the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) complies with its fundamental rights obligations and ensures accountability in relation to its enhanced responsibilities
• How the European Defence Agency (EDA) handled the application by its former Chief Executive to take on a senior position at Airbus
• How the European Commission monitors EU Funds used to promote the right of persons with disabilities and older persons to independent living
• The European Investment Bank holding certain personal information of job applicants before recruitment decisions

Strategic initiatives (requests for clarification, not formal inquiries)

• How the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies record text and instant messages sent/received by staff members in their professional capacity
• Artificial intelligence and the EU administration
• The EU administration's duty to inform the public about how to exercise the right of public access to EU documents
• The transparency of the EU portal for managing tenders for contracts awarded by EU institutions
• The European Commission’s transparency obligations in the context of forthcoming review of EU tobacco legislation
• How the European Commission makes available information about meetings between commissioners and organisations or self-employed individuals
• How the European Commission ensures respect for human rights in the context of international trade agreements