I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
The flow of public consultations or secondary legislation does not look like it is going to slow up, even during a crisis. An important step is for the Parliament and the Council to scrutinise the Commission. Today, they are neutered in their ability to give deep scrutiny to the flow of new initiatives and secondary … Read more
“Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made” John Godfrey Saxe This morning Politico seemed surprised “that Swedish Socialists & Democrats MEP Jytte Guteland — who is the lead lawmaker on the bill — has already begun drafting her report, and political discussions are being held over … Read more
I have been asked how you can make your case if you can’t meet officials and MEPs. I have always viewed the memo as the most persuasive tool available. I realise few lobbyists agree with me. I respect the advice of Richard Haas. In ‘The Power To Persuade’ he gives some clear guidelines for writing … Read more