[Published: Monday October 25 2021]
NGOs reveal 71 'revolving-door' cases at fossil-fuel giants
BRUSSELS, 25 Oct. - (ANA) - New research on Monday revealed dozens of 'revolving-door' cases across some of the biggest oil and gas companies in the EU and their lobbying groups – triggering calls for stricter ethics rules, similar to those in the tobacco industry.
The 'revolving-door' phenomenon of public sector officials leaving for often more lucrative roles in the corresponding private sector creates a risk of conflict of interest, as their previous status, contacts and insider knowledge can benefit their new employers. - (ANA) -
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