Aaron

So you want to lobby on chemicals – a rough primer

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I’ve collected some of my posts about lobbying on chemicals. The by-line would be ‘credible data, robust evidence, and step in very early’. This collation is the start of a more extended writing project to systemise good practice in chemical lobbying. My gut feeling is that good lobbying is like a well-run factory. If you … Read more

If I wanted to ban fishing nets, this is what I’d use

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When you are eye is focused on the big-picture legislative agenda, you are going to miss the important files. For years I’ve always been a small minority in thinking that the eco-design legislation would have a profound impact. If you are a regulator, it has big advantages. If you get a measure on the agenda, … Read more

How to make your lobbying meetings more productive

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  The flood of new legislative proposals means many want to meet Member State officials, MEPs and their advisers. If you want the meeting to be productive – you win their support – here are some simple pointers. This is drawn on practical experience working as an official, as an adviser for 2 MEPs, and … Read more