Transparency in the European Commission - Challenges and Public Access Issues

Explore a 36-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3) examining the European Commission's problematic track record on transparency and public accountability. Delve into the challenges citizens face when attempting to access information from the EU's executive branch, including specific cases involving ChatControl, AI regulations, and public procurement processes. Learn about the European Ombudsman's interventions to improve transparency and understand the various tactics employed by the Commission to restrict information access. Gain insights into the ongoing struggle between public right to information and institutional opacity within one of Europe's most powerful governing bodies, presented by privacy researcher Kris Shrishak.