The document discusses lobbying in the European Union. It provides an overview of the EU institutions and legislative process, explaining why lobbying is important given that 80% of national laws originate from the EU. It describes the main types of lobbyists as private interests, public interest groups, and governmental actors. It offers tips on how to effectively lobby the different EU institutions, including building relationships and targeting the right decision-makers. Officials are said to respond to data and arguments when lobbying the European Commission.
Copyright Reform: EU Legislative Process & LIBER AdvocacyLIBER Europe
LIBER's Copyright & Legal Matters Working Group met in Helsinki on 7 December 2017. This presentation, outlining the EU legislative process on copyright reform and LIBER advocacy, was given at the meeting by Helena Lovegrove, LIBER's Advocacy Adviser.
Copyright Reform: EU Legislative Process & LIBER AdvocacyLIBER Europe
LIBER's Copyright & Legal Matters Working Group met in Helsinki on 7 December 2017. This presentation, outlining the EU legislative process on copyright reform and LIBER advocacy, was given at the meeting by Helena Lovegrove, LIBER's Advocacy Adviser.
A presentation from the workshop Can you pitch it? held at TEH Meeting 74 Bottom Up! Gothenburg 27-30 September 2012 by Emma Ernsth, Campaign Co-ordinator Culture Action Europe, Brussels, and TEH Ambassador.
Instructions Your initial post should be at least 500 words T.docxmaoanderton
Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words
The readings this week apply different theoretical perspectives to analyze the European Union as a regional IO. For example, in the articles, we read about rationalism, social constructivism, multi-level governance, enforcement and management theory, and more. In addition, the lesson notes discuss intergovernmentalism, supranationalism, and veto player theory. Which theoretical perspective(s) do you find the most persuasive and why when it comes to analyzing EU policymaking? Which is the least persuasive and why? Please incorporate specific examples to support your arguments.
Reading and references:
Lesson 7 | Regional Organizations: The European Union
In this lesson, we will turn our attention to regional organizations, taking the European Union (EU) as our case study. We examine and assess several theories that explain how EU policy-making works. At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Examine the institutions of the EU
Assess important issues in EU policymaking
Apply concepts and theories about IOs to the operation of the EU
The European Union (EU): An Overview
The purpose of this lesson is not to master the history of European integration; rather, we focus here on setting up the framework for the study of the European Union (EU) as a regional organization. It makes sense to approach the complex processes of economic enlargement and political integration by first providing a brief overview of the different key stages of enlargement.
View the interactive map of the current EU member states. This is worth taking 10 minutes to explore. You can filter by states using the euro currency, by prospective member states, and more.
EU Website
1951
Six states enter into the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC): Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany.
1957
The six states enter into the Treaty of Rome. This treaty extended the European Coal and Steel Community, established a customs union through the creation of the European Economic Community (EEC), and created the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for cooperation in developing nuclear energy.
1973
The first enlargement occurs with the membership of Denmark, Ireland, and the UK (for a total of 9 total members).
1979
This year marks the first direct, democratic elections to the European Parliament.
1981
Greece enters into full membership, in part to “lock in” democracy after a period of military dictatorship. With Greece’s membership, the total stands at 10 members.
1986
Spain and Portugal become members, bringing the total to 12.
1990
East Germany was folded in by way of its unification with West Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
1993
The Maastricht Treaty formally establishes the European Union (EU).
1995
Austria, Finland, and Sweden join the EU, bringing the total to 15 members.
2002
The Euro is introduced as the.
Presentation delivered as part of the free Advanced Legislation Seminar in Portcullis House, London on Monday 8 November 2010, which looked at amendments to Bills and European and delegated legislation.
The European Union (EU) is a unique economic and political union between 27 European countries. The EU that we know today has its roots in several treaties signed in the aftermath of the Second World War.
The 1st Poster session about the EU history, institutions and budget was held the 10th of October 2013. Professors and students from “The economics of Spain and the EU” module in Economics and Business faculty, Oviedo University (Spain) discussed about several topics the students had prepared and presented through posters. In this ppt all the posters presented can be consulted.
EU Public Affairs Forecast until June 2014: What to expect until the end of...euinmotion
The European Commission 2010 2014 – a retrospective
The potential democratic (r)evolution of 2014 – election parties, programmes and personalities
Forecast for the post-Barroso period: what to expect and how to prepare already
http://www.eu-academy.eu/freeresources/eu-public-affairs-forecast-until-june-2014-what-to-expect-until-the-end-of-barroso-ii-and-beyond
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
1. IF YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT EUROPE, EUROPE TAKES CARE OF YOU Basic EU Lobbying ICHEC 12/3/2010 Jacques Folon Partner EDGE CONSULTING Chargé de cours ICHEC Visiting professor Université de Metz Lecturer University of Liège
5. 1. The EU institutions 2. The EU legislative process 3. Why ? 4. Who are the lobbyists 5. How to ? 6. What the lobbied think 7. The code of conduct 8. The Euro-jargon 9. How to earn money with EU
8. 1. The EU Institutions EUROPEAN COMMISSION proposes, manages, regulates EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT comments, amends, decides COUNCIL OF MINISTERS negotiates, decides MEMBER STATE implements EUROPEAN COURT adjudicates ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE represents economic and social groups COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS represents local governments EUROPEAN COUNCIL sets the agenda
19. EU Summit Lisbon 13/12/2007 Then two years of ratification including Ireland and Polish and Tchek hesitations 1/12/2009 it is done !
20. One bloc: the European Union 3 treaties Lisbon Maastricht Rome
21. The EU is (finally) a legal entity Lisbon Treaty is 152 pages of technical jargon modifying the Rome and Maastricht treaty 13 protocoles 59 declarations Remember it was supposed to be simple !!!!!
22. What is new? One president of the European council (and not the president of Europe!) A VP of the Commission high representative for external affairs and security More competences for the EU Parliament More codecision Sort of referendum (one million eu citizens)
23. Commission Until 2014 one commissioner by member state After 2014 number of commissioner = 2/3 number of member states More powers for the president of the commission (by instance to fire one commissioner).
32. Development of a proposal Draft Proposal from DG Responsible Inter-service consultation: Other DGs consulted Legal Services Examination Heads of Cabinet Commission College: Adoption of the Proposal
36. The Council: internal structure Council of Ministers COREPER Council Working Groups Presidency: manages process and work-flow Input from Member States
37. = 345 Total France Germany Italy UK Spain Poland NL Belgium Greece Portugal Czech R. Hungary Sweden Austria Bulgaria Denmark Ireland Finland Slovakia Lithuania Lux. Latvia Slovenia Estonia Cyprus Qualified Majority = 255 Simple Majority of Member States 62% of EU population (on request) Malta 27 Romania 29 14 12 13 10 7 4 3 The Council: votes
38. Council Working Groups - Member State Officials - Attachés 27 Delegations composed of Tour de table= 135 minutes
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40. Anatomy of EU Power Legislative Process Proposed amendment Political benediction Policy concepts communication initiatives Formal proposals (Commission monopoly) Implementation by Member Stares Much stronger veto EP Member States QMV Common Position Commission Heads of State + Government European Parliament Policy development Research “ Green Papers ” “ Programmes ” Work programmes Draft legislation Internal + external consultation Management + Regulatory responsabilities Council of (relevant) Ministers debate Policy communication Consultation Conclusions/ Recommendations Resolutions etc . Member State Expert Groups Member State Management + Consultative Committees European Commission Member States QMV Conciliation?
41. OCT 01 EUROPEAN COMMISSION EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT (EP) COUNCIL OF MINISTERS (EU MEMBER STATES) COMMISSION PROPOSAL EP PLENARY VOTE (1st READING) COUNCIL ADOPTS COMMON POSITION (1st STAGE AGREEMENT) OCT 02 NOV 03 COUNCIL AGREES AND ADOPTS COREPER REJECTS SOME EP AMENDMENTS EP AND COUNCIL MEET TO NEGOTIATE COMPROMISE TEXT (CONCILIATION PROCEDURE) DIRECTIVE IS ADOPTED REJECTION JAN 04 OCT 02 MEMBER STATES IMPLEMENT DIRECTIVE INTO NATIONAL LEGISLATION / REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION BECOME APPLICABLE EP COMMITTEES DISCUSS DRAFT REPORT/OPINIONS OCT 03 DEC 03 COMMISSION AMENDED PROPOSAL FEB-APRIL 04 MAY 02 EP ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE VOTE EP ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DISCUSSION EP PLENARY VOTE (2nd READING) EP ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE VOTE EC EP EP EP EP EP EP EP EP ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECEIVES COMMON POSITION (2nd READING) JAN 04 EP No later than 18 months after adoption CL FEB 04 OCT 01 EP EC: Commission CL: Council EP: Parliament RAPPORTEURS TABLE DRAFT REPORTS/OPINIONS TRIALOGUE (EP, COM, COUNCIL) RAPPORTEURS APPOINTED NOV 03 CL DEADLINE FOR AMENDMENTS CL JUNE 03 HEALTH WORKING GROUP MEETINGS JAN 04 EC COUNCIL HEALTH WORKING GROUP INTENSE NEGOTIATIONS COMMISSION AMENDED PROPOSAL Co-Decision is now the norm
46. EU TRIANGLE Counsel Member states Commission EU Voice Parliament Citizen’s voices
47. Relations entre institutions PARLEMENT EUROPEEN [785 députés] COMMISSION EUROPEENNE [27 commissaires] COUR DE JUSTICE Respect du droit communautaire Proposition Exécution CONSEIL EUROPEEN [Chefs d ’Etat et de gouvernement + le Président de la Commission] Impulsion politique COUR DES COMPTES Consultation Contrôle des Finances communautaires CONSEIL DES MINISTRES [27 pays] Contrôle Vote COMITE ECONOMIQUE ET SOCIAL COMITE DES REGIONS
48. Bruxelles : multiplicité des acteurs Commission Parlement Conseil des Ministres Services financiers FBE, EACB, ESBG, GEBC, EUROFINAS, EFAMA, CEA, …) Think tanks (Eurofi, Bruegel, CEPS, EPC, …) Consultants en Affaires UE & cabinets d’avocat Medias & journaux Syndicats d’industrie locaux (MEDEF, FBF, AFG, …) Secteur privé (Crédit Agricole S.A., Daimler Chrysler , …) Les régions & Collectivités locales ONG Organisations Internationales (NUs, Banque Mondiale, …) Chambres de commerce et d’industrie Groupes de Consommateurs (BEUC) Représentations des Etats membres Syndicats de branche d’activité (Business Europe, EBIC, ACEA, CEFIC, …) Syndicats de Travailleurs (ETUC, …)
49. You must know what happens Veille règlementaire européenne Syndicats d’industrie (FBE, FBF, EACB, GEBC, Eurofinas, …) Think tank Consultants spécialisés Affaires UE Medias & journaux Institutions Européennes Correspondant à Bruxelles Direction juridique Affaires Européennes Direction stratégiques Direction Economique Lignes de métier
64. Council Adoption Commission (amendments) Parliament (2nd reading) Council = Common Position COREPER Council Working Group Commission proposal 24/30 months Commission involvement throughout Conciliation EP/ Council Commission (revision) Parliament (1st reading) Council Working Group The Lobbying pyramid
104. Code of conduct Interest representatives are expected to apply the principles of openness, transparency, honesty and integrity, as legitimately expected of them by citizens and other stakeholders.Similarly, Members of the Commission and staff are bound by strict rules ensuring their impartiality. The relevant provisions are public and contained in the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Staff Regulations, the Code of Conduct for Commissioners and the Code of good administrative behaviour.
Clearly, the point is to get in early-before the policy mould sets or before it has been created.
Across Europe, the energy ( 7.26 ) and healthcare & pharmaceuticals ( 7.14 ) industries are perceived as the most effective. In Brussels, in addition to energy ( 7.6 ) and healthcare ( 7.13 ), the agricultural ( 7.46 ) and chemicals ( 7.33 ) sectors are recognised as being among the most effective.
Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Norway and the UK.