Ley de lobbies: APRI expresa su “profunda decepción” con el rumbo que está tomando

The approval of the Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying Activities Act has stalled, leaving its legislative process uncertain due to a lack of political consensus. The Committee has postponed its opinion, making it unlikely that the bill will reach the full Congress in time before the end of 2025. This situation reflects a parliamentary deadlock, where procedural differences regarding the design of the independent authority and the interoperability of the registry have prevented achieving the necessary majority, perpetuating legislative uncertainty. The institutional relations profession, through APRI, has expressed deep disappointment, warning that this delay represents a strategic error for Spanish democracy. They argue that the lack of agreement demonstrates a lack of political maturity, allowing minor technical discrepancies to overshadow the responsibility to modernize institutions. The association insists that regulating lobbying activities is crucial to distinguishing professional and ethical activity from corruption, thereby reinforcing public trust and pluralistic participation in decision-making. This story is relevant to the field of open data because it underscores the urgency of establishing interoperable and standardized public registries. Without robust legislation requiring transparency in access to lobbying groups, the civic data ecosystem lacks the information necessary for social audits and rigorous political analysis. The consolidation of these public registries not only improves governance but also provides reliable, structured data essential for measuring real influence on public policies and combating institutional opacity.

Source: prnoticias.com
Published on 2025-11-28

Ley de lobbies: APRI expresa su “profunda decepción” con el rumbo que está tomando

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