# European Parliament amends its Rules of Procedure to strengthen integrity and transparency

Date: 2023

On 13 September 2023 the European Parliament amended its Rules of Procedure to enhance integrity, transparency and accountability, with the changes entering into force on 1 November 2023. MEPs became obliged to file comprehensive declarations of financial interests, including assets at the start and end of their term and additional income above €5,000 a year, and all meetings with third-country representatives or interest groups must be published online. The reforms followed the Qatargate scandal and President Metsola's 14-point plan.

## People

- Roberta Metsola: https://factrail.ai/people/roberta-metsola

## Drivers

- Anti-corruption enforcement capacity: https://factrail.ai/drivers/gov-anti-corruption-enforcement
- State capture pressure: https://factrail.ai/drivers/gov-state-capture-pressure

## Sources

- https://time.com/collection/davos-2024-ideas-of-the-year/6551979/roberta-metsola-european-parliament-interview/
- https://thebeubble.substack.com/p/the-qatargate-will-change-these-two

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/gov-fact-ep-rules-of-procedure-integrity-2023