I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Today, EU legislation – ordinary – is adopted earlier and faster. Today, it seems that 100% of ordinary legislation is completed at first reading agreement. Ordinary legislation is now agreed to over trilogues. Gone are the days of waiting for the plenary to vote in 2nd reading to get your issue taken up. … Read more
Many lobbyists think entropy is good. I disagree. A lot has changed in the 20 more years I have lived and worked here. Some things have remained the same. The weather is still dreadful. A lot has changed. The choice of vegetarian food is now good. The paving stones are less treacherous. The taxes have, … Read more
21 ways to frame the agenda of the next Commission If you want to influence long term policy direction you need to win the battle of ideas. That takes planning, resourcing, and long term thinking. Long term thinking is often in short supply. Today, there is a simple reason to think about framing the public … Read more
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