Good Practice

I’ve collected some of my posts about lobbying on chemicals. The by-line would be ‘credible data, robust evidence, and step in very early’. This collation is the start of a more extended writing project to systemise good practice in chemical lobbying. My gut feeling is that good lobbying is like a well-run factory. If you … Read more

I was recently asked when is the best time to step in to get the legislative proposal you want. After 25 plus years in Brussels, there are certain windows of opportunity to make sure you get the proposal you want. I came up with this list: Recommendations from the Services for the next Commission’s agenda … Read more

  The flood of new legislative proposals means many want to meet Member State officials, MEPs and their advisers. If you want the meeting to be productive – you win their support – here are some simple pointers. This is drawn on practical experience working as an official, as an adviser for 2 MEPs, and … Read more

A lot of time in Brussels is spent on writing issue updates for clients and members. Most of those updates are never read. Here are some suggestions. Keep them short. Use a 10 cm x 15 cm  (4-6 inches) note card as inspiration. It can hold around 100-150 words. Issue updates are not policy memos! … Read more