Article in German.
The critical organisation Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) estimates that around 15.000 lobbyists are active in the capital of Europe. This would mean 20 interest representatives per deputy.
By far too many? The Austrian Martin Säckl counters: "No"
Article in German.
In this interview lobbyist Martin Säckl explains what consequences he is peronally suffering from the Ernst Strasser - Affair, where he draws the line between lobbying and corruption, and how his job looks like.
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Article in German: In view of loads of unsolved problems the confidence in poltics has vanished. In fact there would be enough ideas though to put an end to this sluggishness.
Article in German:
With the Lisbon Treaty coming into force the European Union has even accroached more power. For associations and organisations thus effective communication with the decision makers in Brussels is now more important than ever. Consequently the enormous number of consultants and lobbyists who still carry a dubious image in Germany become spotlighted.
