Lack of transparency in relations between the Troika and consultancies and law firms in Greece — Request to disclose the list of contacts with private entities

23.4.2014

Question for written answer E-005418-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Kriton Arsenis (S&D)

In my previous Question P-000361/2013 I had asked the Commission about the lack of transparency in relations between the Troika and consultancies and law firms in Greece. In particular, I had referred to a series of Greek press reports about regular contacts, over a period of many months, between Greek consultancies and law firms with the Troika, which includes the Commission. It had also been stressed that these firms had succeeded in a number of instances in influencing the positions adopted by the Troika in its negotiations with the Greek Government for the benefit of the corporate interests they represent.

In this question I had asked the Commission, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, to disclose its list of contacts, as a member of the Troika, with private institutions in Greece from May 2010 up to the date on which I had tabled the question.

Instead of providing me with this list of contacts, as it should have done, the Commission answered this question (P-000361/2013) by stating that its representatives had no contacts with HRADF’s technical, financial or legal advisors.

In view of the above, and pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, I repeat my question: will the Commission disclose its list of contacts, as a member of the Troika, with private institutions in Greece since May 2010?

OJ C 456, 18/12/2014