ASSESSMENT LOBBY RULES/CYPRUS

Cyprus

• Mandatory
• Broad definition
• Law entered into force on 1st January 2024 with broad definition, public register, code of conduct and declaration of interaction but the register has 0 lobbyist
• Register of lobyists
• Register scope: Legislative and Executive
• Register categories: identification, category, field of activity, interests represented in case de intermediaries
• Limited information provided
• Public access
• Code of Coduct
• Independent authority overseeing lobby activities

The legislative framework of lobbying continues to improve, the conflicts of interest for members of Parliament are monitored by a parliamentary committee, while no further steps were taken towards a comprehensive legislation on conflicts of interest for the public service.