I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A lot of Brussels lobbyists act as if their national capital will stop Commission proposals from coming out the door. There is little evidence to support that this is a winning strategy. They see things through the eyes of their national flag. They do so knowing that Brussels (EU) does not work like Berlin, Paris, … Read more
An interesting cross party challenge to the Complementary Delegated Act that addresses economic activities in the natural gas and nuclear energy sectors. It is a cross Party backed challenge. That increases the chance of success for any challenge. Will it get 353 votes in the full Parliament and deliver a veto? It would spare Austria … Read more
I take a contrarian approach to lobbying. I don’t think it is about officials or politicians supporting your views. I just think it is about getting the votes to get over the winning line. This may seem a nuanced position. It is not. A lot of people will only accept support if the official or … Read more
For a long time, the political complexion of Europe was conservative. The majority of European countries were led by centre-right governments. Today, that’s no longer the case. The demise of Social Democrats announced too early The press ran stories announcing the demise of social democrat parties. Today, Europe is a kaleidoscope of a … Read more