Transparency
Researchers warn of lack of transparency in ministers' social media
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Two researchers in political communication criticize how Swedish cabinet ministers use private social media for communication. They highlight difficulties in determining who is actually speaking and the lack of archiving. This hinders accountability in a democracy.
Anne Hidalgo publishes expense reports of Paris district mayors
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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo released on Wednesday, October 2, 2025, the detailed expense reports of the mayors of the city's 20 districts. This move aims to boost transparency in the use of public funds. The documents cover travel, meals, and other reimbursements.
Dominion Voting Systems sold to former Republican election official
Earlier this month, Dominion Voting Systems, the second-largest U.S. voting system vendor, was sold to Scott Leiendecker, a former Republican election official. The deal, which rebranded the company as Liberty Vote, has raised concerns about partisan control over equipment that counts more than a quarter of U.S. ballots. While the sale highlights longstanding issues in the election industry, experts say it underscores deeper problems with transparency and regulation.
House passes bill to boost hospital price transparency
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation aimed at increasing transparency in hospital pricing on September 12, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Republicans, requires hospitals to disclose standard charges for services in advance. The bill now moves to the Senate amid partisan divides.