I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
21 things you need in your lobby plan A friend asked me why I am keep mentioning the importance of lobby plans and what is in them. I think they are key for three reasons. First, I can’t remember every person who is going to a make or influence a key decision. I think the only … Read more
A good lobbyist know when to lobby and, more importantly, when not to lobby. Just as you would not lobby judges ruling on your case, it stands to reasons you would not try and lobbying the Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board. Whilst it is obvious to me that you should not, I have heard of cases … Read more
I was sitting down with some people who are working on a new proposal the Commission hope to put out the door before 29 May cut off. I asked where they were in the process. It had gone to the Regulatory Scrutiny Board and passed with flying colours. In a few days a legislative proposal … Read more
I have been a vocal supporter of this Commission’s Better Regulation agenda. I have argued that Better Regulation is President Juncker’s greatest legacy for Europe. A shift away from political expediency to sound rule making is easy to preach but more challenging to enforce. President Juncker and First Vice-President Timmermans started off very well. Better … Read more