A comparative analysis of financial disclosure obligations on members of parliaments: Strengthening integrity, independence and accountability in the European Parliament

Studija 26-05-2023

In the context of on-going discussions to strengthen the European Parliament's integrity, independence and accountability, this is one in a set of publications in which the European Parliamentary Research Service will analyse relevant international and European standards relating to parliamentary ethics, as well as the rules and practices put in place in selected EU Member States to promote the principles of transparency, accountability and integrity within their national parliaments. Various international organisations consider financial disclosure to be a key tool in preventing and addressing corruption and conflicts of interest among parliamentarians. This paper compares financial disclosure obligations in national parliaments around the world, including in the European Union; and then examines the various proposals that have already been put forward in the European Parliament to modify the current reporting obligations imposed on its Members.