http://www.thebrusselsconnection.be/ The Brussels Connection was set up by a group of friends working in EU affairs. The intention is to exchange information, knowledge and experience to improve our business skills. nl-be 15, 15 Sep 2010 14:43:01 CEST copyright The Brussels Connection 2010 http://www.thebrusselsconnection.be/ 20 http://www.thebrusselsconnection.be/tbc/img/header.gif http://www.thebrusselsconnection.be/ Responsible and respectful behaviour are the cornerstones of what we understand as "good business". Treating employees, clients and service providers and other business partners fairly and respectfully are minimum requirements. For lobbying activities, being transparent about whom and what interests we represent in our contacts with legislators are ethical requirements to which every self-respecting lobbyist subscribes. Similarly, the European legislative process must be entirely transparent and understandable for EU citizens. http://www.thebrusselsconnection.be/tbc/?page=detail&id=69&cat=3 15, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CEST Better business In its 2001 White Paper on European Governance, the Commission distinguishes two elements to measure good governance: voter turnout at the EU Parliament elections and the confidence EU citizens express regarding the institutions. These can indicate openness (public participation) and effectiveness (public trust). http://www.thebrusselsconnection.be/tbc/?page=detail&id=60&cat=3 02, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CEST Better business