I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
If you disagree with a Commission proposal, there are three things you can do. If you don’t think what they are doing is right, you can show their case does not exist. All you need to do is simple, and show the case for action is not true. And, please remember a Commission Communication, and … Read more
Political adversity is the only way we can increase our strength. To develop a muscle, you need to subject the muscle to resistance in the form of a heavy weight. Political adversity is the way you can develop your strength. The best way forward is to embrace the pain. Most lobbyists, and their clients, … Read more
The adoption of European laws and policy does not happen out of the blue. After 25 years, I have not worked on a single file, that when looking at the surrounding or recent historical events, led me to be surprised that a proposal was being tabled. There is a process to influencing Commission ordinary legislative … Read more
For the last few years, I’ve given a talk on “How to Write A Lobby Plan” at the University of Maastricht’s MA in European Public Affairs. This is a shorter talk (17 minutes) of what I think should go into your lobby plan. You can find a link to an article (by Iskander & McLoughlin) … Read more