Lobbying

Why you should bring the lawyers in early on

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For a long time, I looked at preparing advocacy in the following sequence: ID a clear desired outcome Find the Evidence to support the asks for 1 ID if it is Politically Feasible ID if it is Legally Feasible   Let’s look at those four steps in a little more detail. Step 1: ID a … Read more

10 common ways to embrace defeat

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  10 too common ways lobbyists embrace political defeat in Brussels.   Go to the Commission for the first time the week the College is about to adopt, preferably on a Tuesday. Meet the rapporteur and shadows for the first time on the day the report is going to be voted. Send 44-page position papers. … Read more

The Votes You Need in One Simple Table

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I take a minimalist approach to lobbying and campaigning. There is only one thing that really matters. It is getting enough votes to get your position adopted into law. I don’t mind if the people voting for the client’s position are backing that position because they agree with the client for the same reason, or … Read more