I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
A series of posts on good practice in lobbying and campaigning
Note: This applies if you work in a company, NGO or trade association. You may have inherited a new role and are put in charge of lobbying on your company’s files. Congratulations. Something that seems to occur with too frequent regularity is that an important decision or law is going to be made (figuratively) tomorrow. … Read more
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