Day: 26 March 2019

Do Commission proposals get through with little change?

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There is a useful add on to PDF. You can compare two PDFs and see how the text has changed. For me, this has an extra use. It helps you see how much of a legislative proposal got changed. Many people claim a crucial role in influencing the final proposal from when the Commission issues … Read more

Why NGOs lobby & what you can learn from them

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I am sometimes asked why NGOs are so active in lobbying and campaigning. I find it a strange question. My basic response is “why would they not be”? My second level response is “NGOs use lobbying and political campaigning to deliver policy and legislative change to support their conservation etc. goals”. In case I am … Read more