I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
The European Commission runs many public consultations. They give you a good chance to make your case in writing. This weekend I did a random survey of some of the public submissions. Many just missed the point. If you don’t want to miss the opportunity to make a strong case, this is my checklist … Read more
Winning in Brussels is not easy. It is not easy because the skill set you need to bring to the table to bring about change is not easy to assemble. Over the years, I have seen many campaigns fail. You don’t tend to see that campaigns that fail for a simple reason. No-body really noticed … Read more
From time to time, I am asked what not to do in Brussels. In my 20 plus years, I’ve seen some amazing own goals, that have all but sunk someone’s interests. Usually, they seem oblivious to the self destruction. You’ll find a list below. They are listed so you do not repeat them, and help … Read more
A company asked me what I’d recommend to help them on a challenging file. Here is the list. Feed into the Impact Assessment. Bring real data and information into the process. If you are asked for studies, do them. Don’t gripe if you don’t constructively feed into the process. Step in from a good position. … Read more