A critical academic study and an incisive analysis of the EU decision-making process. A benchmark not only for lobbying in the EU but around the world as well. A manual for those who want to influence.
Machiavelli in Brussels is about winning one`s interest in the European Union, in short „Brussels”. Countless interest groups from governments to civil societies try to get the „honey and money” of desired EU legislation, subsidies and more. Drawing on research and evidence, the author describes how they „push the buttons of Brussels” in daily practice and how they can improve their effectiveness. Recalling Machiavelli, Van Schendelen reiterates the three catchwords of success: ambition, study and prudence. Behind all three are methods to follow (also applicable in lobby settings elsewhere). The book cites many real cases, smart practices and special issues of EU lobbying, as well as the limits of lobbying and its contribution to democracy. Rinus van Schendelen is professor of political science at Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and frequently trains EU lobby groups.
This is unusually clear evidence that Polish politicians have begun to appreciate the value of PR and PiS activities connected with the presidential elections and creation of the new government - writes Monika Iskandar. więcej...
The current emigration is caused by the dramatic situation on our labour market, which in turn is the result of privatisation policies carried out blindly in the last years. więcej...
After returning to the Vatican, Benedict XVI thanked the Polish Episcopate, authorities and Poles themselves, who "gathered around him in an embrace full of humanity and a spirit of warmth.” więcej...
A growing number of voices claim that the Church has sinned in halting the process that would bring men of the cloth who collaborated with the SB to terms with their past. This criticism is not only falling from the lips of laypeople. więcej...
A critical academic study and an incisive analysis of the EU decision-making process. A benchmark not only for lobbying in the EU but around the world as well. A manual for those who want to influence. więcej...
FROM THE EDITOR
The way we are
Poland still does not have significant export products in influential sectors and technologies, but the fundamental changes were implemented in Polish mentality. We know what democracy means. więcej...