The Commission is taking note of today's decision by the General Court on an access to documents request.
The General Court finds that the Commission should have provided a more detailed explanation in its decision that it does not hold documents of the requested type.
The General Court does not put into question the Commission's registration policy regarding access to documents. These rules aim to ensure the integrity of the Commission's records and full transparency by making sure that important documents drafted or received by the Commission, are easily made accessible to interested EU citizens.
The Commission will now closely study the General Court's decision and decide on next steps. To this effect, the Commission will adopt a new decision providing a more detailed explanation.
Transparency has always been of paramount importance for the Commission and President von der Leyen. We will continue to strictly abide by the solid legal framework in place to enforce our obligations. We remain fully committed to maintaining openness, accountability, and clear communication with all stakeholders, including EU institutions, civil society, and interest representatives.
