When parliamentarians disclose their additional income from lobbying work, they gain more trust from the electorate. This was shown by researchers at the University of Basel in a survey conducted in seven European countries. Even members of parliament who receive very large financial contributions from their vested interests benefit from greater transparency. The results are published in the European Journal of Political Research.
Additional income: Transparency pays off for politicians
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