Conference on “Corruption and Democracy”

20-21 November 2006, Palais de l’Europe, Strasbourg, France

Democracies in Europe are confronted with numerous challenges, ranging from the impact of globalisation and threats to security, to the erosion of democratic decision-making and the declining trust and participation of citizens in democratic institutions. Corruption appears to be an important factor in this respect, thus representing a threat to the future of democracy.

The following issues will be on the agenda :

Political finance
Lobbying
Conflicts of interest
Corruption, justice and democracy
Democracy and the control of corruption

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