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German EPP’s Agenda for the rest of this Commission

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An interesting paper from the German EPP that comes across as a critique of the Green Deal. https://www.cducsu.eu/sites/www.cducsu.eu/files/downloads/positionspapiere/evp_positionspapier_industriestandort_dt.pdf This is just a short summary based on an English translation. All errors and omissions remain mine. Withdraw An interesting list of initiatives the CDU/CSU wants to be withdrawn: They intend to submit a request for rejection … Read more

A useful mental model for lobbyists – The Overton Window

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Attitudes and opinions are not statics. The policy arena is never static. Too many lobbyists hope that what was acceptable 5, 10 or 20 years ago will be okay today.  What was considered unthinkable ten years ago, and sometimes even one,  may be considered normal and become policy and law today.   How the Unthinkable … Read more

A Mechanistic Approach for Preparing Position Papers

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A lot of time and resources are spent preparing position papers in Brussels. The process of preparing a position paper can be time-consuming and difficult. Too many internal meetings, producing angst and headaches. Often the final document does not deliver on its goal: persuading decision makers to take on board your position. It does not … Read more