I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Out of all the new books I read in 2023, these are the 5 I learned most from. Shane Parrish, Clear Thinking I enjoy the Farnam Street. This book helps you confront reality with clear thinking. Useful (if painful) for any lobbyist. Roy Swartz, Mike Allen, Smart Brevity: The Power of … Read more
I am going to do a series of posts on frequently asked questions, especially those related to some more obscure topics. Question: Does the same Council configuration that dealt with the legislative file need to finalise the agreement? Answer: No. Any Council configuration can sign off on the legislative agreement. For example, … Read more
There are tried and tested ways a policy entrepreneurial Commission official can get an important proposal adopted without the hierarchy being any of the wiser. Here are some of the most effective techniques I know: Give the proposal a long and technical title. When dealing with a chemical, use the technical name and stick … Read more
I was speaking with two smart young EU political consultants. It was interesting to hear what they thought they needed to know to be good at their job. Lobbyists don’t go through the mandatory vocational training lawyers do, nor the apprenticeship. That’s a shame. A friend went through the apprenticeship of a Magic Circle law … Read more