I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
As a rule of thumb, all ordinary legislative proposals go through the same stages (ideation, preparation, drafting, and legislative consoderation) and steps. Many lobbyists think the file they are working on is unique. They are focused on the people, politicis and the issue(s) involved on the file. My unpopular view, is that if you don’t … Read more
Once every 5 years people in Brussels become interested in how to get their policies on the EU public policy agenda. Here is my checklist of what I think is needed. A Checklist to get your issue taken up 1. Clear ask and solution 2. Evidence 3. Written down 4. Window of opportunity an idea … Read more
What passes for informed comment and insight is akin to bar room talk after the last call bell is rung. If you read Peter Ludlow’s briefings, you notice how wide of the mark most of the English speaking press is on the deliberations of EU leaders during the Eurpean Council meeting. As a lobbyist, you … Read more
I keep a small library of persuasive material organisations use in the EU. Here are 4 examples that have moved the needle in public policy thinking. If you have other examples that have led key decision-makers in the Commission, Member States or EP to shift their thinking after reading a report, please let me know. … Read more