The European Union’s culture of secrecy is a threat to democracy

The European Union's push to tighten restrictions on disclosing its activities and documents is raising alarms about a potential threat to democracy. The pending legislation on information security could classify documents across all policy areas, making transparency more challenging. This move is particularly troubling because it risks stifling public oversight and accountability, key pillars of democratic governance. Critics argue that such secrecy undermines trust in EU institutions and could lead to a more detached and less informed citizenry.