The EU Commission writes: "Germany will most certainly follow the example of its European partners." http://wkeim.bplaced.net/330166.htm and therefore does not take any form for action.
Freedom of Information came 1766 to
Sweden, 1951
to Finland, 1966
to den USA and 1970 to
Norway. In 1981 the Council of Europe gave "Recommendation
No. R (81) 19" on the access to information held by
public authorities. A new Recommendation Rec(2002)2
was adopted 2002. Both EU and nearly all countries in the EU
and Europe adopted such laws. However citizen rights vary and
there are no minimum standards. In order to keep up with the
international development freedom of information should be
strengthened in EU member states. Here is a petition to the European Parliament.
Support Freedom of Information, by
the following E-Mail to the European Commission (click here):
I support the call to the
European Commission and Council for democratic and accountable Freedom of
Information Laws on access to public documents in EU and member
states.
(You may change the text according to your needs).
Freedom of Information came 1951
to Finland, 1766 (1949) to
Sweden, 1966
to den USA, 1970 to
Norway and 1985 to
Denmark. In 1981 the Council of Europe gave "Recommendation
No. R (81) 19" on the access to information held by
public authorities. Germany is the only country in the EU without
such a law. In order to keep up with the international
development freedom of information should also be adopted in
Germany.
Support the German Freedom of Information Law, by
the following E-Mail to the German Government (click here):
I support the call to the
German Government for a democratic and accountable Freedom of
Information Law on access to public documents.
(You may change the text according to your needs).
Visitor No.
since 24. January 2003