I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Aaron Coming up to 29 years in sunny Brussels, I notice that there are some frequent reasons people* don’t get the law or regulation they want. Top of the list is turning up late in the process. If you wake up late in the day, what can you do? Common responses are: Praying to the fairy … Read more
Yesterday, I endured a punishment beating. I read a letter sent to the Commission’s leadership. I felt sorry for the Commission President’s team and the official who had to prepare the reply. It is just one example, out of many, of the poor writing that lobbyists launch at officials, politicians, and their clients. It is … Read more
Recently, I was asked how I developed expertise/knowledge in the few areas I work in. This is a summary of my reply. There was a time I knew little to nothing about some of the things I now see as my small circle of competence. As a lobbyist, you need to develop expertise on things … Read more
One of the first legislative files I worked on was on Ambient Air Pollution – back in 1997. I was curious to see how outdoor air pollution levels were going. So, I turned to the 2019 Evaluation. The answer appears to be “really quite well”. Source Annex 7, page 136. Now, I recognise things are … Read more