Lobbying

A lot of time is spent trying to influence the Commission. A lot of that time lands up wasted. The Commission doesn’t take on board your ideas, policy recommendations and solutions. There are 11 reasons they don’t.   11 reasons your ideas are not taken up by the Commission   You don’t know the rules … Read more

I came up against this excellent question “What’s the question you don’t want to know the answer to?” It is a question I encountered when dealing with oncologists. Asking that question is not something you want to do, but the answer is a lifesaver. I like the question so much, I think it is needed … Read more

I’ve realised of late that a lot of people are sent over to Brussels to work in public affairs who have never worked in the role before, or have no idea how the EU works. Being thrown in at the deep end is not a pleasant experience. I think the easiest and quickest way to … Read more

Most defeats in campaigning and lobbying are self inflicted. The seeds of defeat are planted early on. A lot of the time, you find it hard to move on beyond finding out that someone does not back your position. I’ve never found this a problem.  I expect it. So, I simply adapt. Just saying you are … Read more