I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A series of posts on good practice in lobbying and campaigning
After many years working on substance lobbying, here are some of the most useful lessons learned in a checklist: Turn up. I am always surprised when people ignore the invite to be an observer and get annoyed when the opinion goes against them. Step in at the right time. Know the procedures as they … Read more
More often than not, you know the outcome of a vote in the Committee or Plenary before a single vote is cast. When you see the results of the vote in Committee or Plenary, you are seeing the results of an agreement that was reached over the last two weeks before the vote. Few votes … Read more
A lot of time is spent trying to table to amendments to Commission proposals once they go out the door. I’m asked when is the best time to get your ideas taken up. My general answer is the best time to get your ideas taken up is whilst the proposal is still being considered. Once … Read more
Would you go to Court, knowing that the Supreme Court of that country had just decided on the same matter of law, on analoagous facts, against you. Would you change your game plan if you knew that what your planned was almost certain of leading to defeat. You would not repeat the same game plan … Read more