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We help nonprofits, activists, progressive businesses and philanthropies to gain a voice in the policy process. Founded by @alemanno.bsky.social

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❓What good is a Civil Society Strategy if Europe keeps shrinking the space for civil society?

📰 In our reaction to the Commission’s new Strategy, our latest blog explains why the plan needs more than well-crafted language.

👉 thegoodlobby.eu/civil-societ...
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🚨 Do not miss The euroconsumers Forum Brussels 2025!

🗣️ Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social will be part of the panel "Coming together for a competitive Europe Part 2: Finding Europe’s Spot in a New World".

📅 27 November
📍 Solvay Library
👉 More info: bit.ly/3Mdv8g8
November 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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🔍 We launched the EU Far-Right Tracker, our public tool exposing when the EPP teams up with far-right groups in the EU Parliament 👉 bit.ly/4oDMGQY

We’ve also exposed the S&D and Renew MEPs who helped pass the Omnibus package, because accountability doesn’t stop with one political family.
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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🗳️ Bye secret votes?

The EU Parliament’s Conference of Presidents finally debated curbing the abuse of secret ballots, a tactic increasingly weaponised by the far right, and one that has allowed some centrist MEPs to quietly break ranks on major files.

Our EU Far-Right Tracker 👉 bit.ly/4oDMGQY
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🇪🇺 Can the increasing Europeanisation of EU institutions be reflected in their political offer?

During an interview with Nicole Scicluna for the programme ‘A Europe without borders?’, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social, expressed his thoughts on this matter.

📺 Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUIf...
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🛫 For 20 years, EU law has protected travellers by compensating for delays and cancellations. But proposed changes could:

⚠️ Raising the delay threshold from 2 to 4 hours
⚠️ Reducing compensation amounts

✍️ Join ‘Save your right, save your flight!’ to defend fair travel for all: lnkd.in/er_4GCWh
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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📩 The Good Lobby, alongside 30+ organisations sent a joint letter to @socialistsanddemocrats.eu, @reneweurope.bsky.social, @greens-efa.eu and @left.eu urging them to maintain their boycott of the new Scrutiny Working Group on NGOs.

🔗 Full letter: bit.ly/47Plqt0

@transparency-eu.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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🌎 Who really holds the power at COP30?

🚨 More than 1,600 lobbyists from the fossil fuel industry attended #COP30 in Belém, outnumbering almost all national delegations.

👉 Read more: bit.ly/4rdvP9x
November 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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This milestone is a reminder that the demand for accountability, transparency, and a real level playing field is still strong.

👉 Follow us there: bit.ly/44ihnTA
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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🎉 We hit 20k followers on LinkedIn!

A huge thank you to every member of this community.

Our work has always been about one thing: equalising access to power. Ensuring that people and public-interest organisations can participate in decision-making on fair terms.

👉 Follow us: bit.ly/44ihnTA
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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It’s also important to acknowledge that responsibility extends beyond the EPP: several MEPs from other mainstream centrist groups supported this step backwards for climate and corporate accountability.

🔍 Explore our EU Far-Right Tracker: bit.ly/4oDMGQY
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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🌍 Who’s responsible for watering down EU climate ambitions?

With the approval of the Omnibus I, MEPs backed a rollback of key elements of the Green Deal and the CSDDD. As highlighted in our Far-Right Tracker, this is the 13th time the EPP has voted alongside far-right.

👉 More: bit.ly/4oDMGQY
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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🔍 Discussing Lobby Regulations: Avoiding the Treacherous Cliffs of Superficial Political Equality

💡Following the recent #OGPGlobalSummit, Dieter Zinnbauer, Senior Advisor at The Good Lobby shares his thoughts on lobbying and lobbying regulation.

👉 Read more: bit.ly/49oYJNw
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
💡The panel offered timely insights at a moment when civil society faces increasing pressure. For free support and resources we invite you to join The Good Lobby Hub, our platform for engaged citizens, academics, and civil society actors: bit.ly/43tNcIQ

👉 Our services: bit.ly/48eMZfd
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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💼 We are glad to have participated in the Public Affairs Summit held last week!

🎤 Gabriele Sorce, our Education and Policy Manager, moderated the round table "Holding Ground Under Pressure: Civil Society Resilience amid Political Hostility and Funding Constraints".

📸 Credits: Léo Dubois
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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🗞️ Our EU Far-Right Tracker was mentioned in POLITICO's Playbook

Despite Ursula von der Leyen’s repeated assurances, the EPP is increasingly relying on far-right votes.

🗳️ Yesterday’s vote on the Omnibus marked the 13th time the EPP has sided with the far right.

🔗 More: bit.ly/47T70GZ
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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🌍 Nearly 400 participants joined us yesterday for our webinar “Is Omnibus I Illegal?”

📽️ Want to (re)watch the full webinar?

Join The Good Lobby Hub — our free community platform — to access the recording and other materials: change.thegoodlobby.eu/membership-r...
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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🌍 Nearly 400 participants joined us yesterday for our webinar “Is Omnibus I Illegal?”

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this timely discussion on how the EU’s Omnibus I proposal is reshaping lawmaking.

📘 Read the main takeaways: thegoodlobby.eu/how-to-oppos...
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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🇪🇺 How many times can the EPP side with the far right before we stop calling it an exception?

Despite reassurances from VDL, Manfred Weber and Roberta Metsola, the EPP continues to strike tactical alliances with far-right groups whenever numbers are tight.

🔍 Explore our tracker: bit.ly/47T70GZ
November 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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This event will bring together the EU Commission, industry innovators and policymakers to explore how water resilience must evolve.

📅 Today
⏰ 18:30 – 21:30
📍 VBO/FEB, Ravensteinstraat 4, Brussels

🔗 More info & registration: lnkd.in/eqs34bNR
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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💡 Join the next edition of EU Competitiveness Series: "Democratic Water for All – Building a Water‑Smart Economy" hosted by A Seat At The Table.

📅 Today, Wednesday 12 November
⏰ 18:30 – 21:30
📍 VBO/FEB, Ravensteinstraat 4, Brussels

🔗 More info & registration: lnkd.in/eqs34bNR
November 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Our webinar will feature:
– Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law & Policy, HEC Paris
– Quentin Mautray, ClientEarth and author of the complaint to the EU Ombudsman
– Sophie in 't Veld, former MEP

📅 Today 🕒 16:30-17:30📍 Online

👉 Registration: lnkd.in/er7UgBvY
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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🚨 Has the Omnibus I package crossed the line of EU law?

With the EU Parliament vote expected tomorrow, today’s discussion brings together legal and policy experts to explore the concerns raised by academics and lawyers across Europe.

📅 Today
🕒 16:30-17:30
📍 Online

Register 👉 lnkd.in/er7UgBvY
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🚨 Next week, the EU Parliament will vote again on the Omnibus I proposal, the first step towards dismantling the commitments of the Green Deal and the CSDDD.

💬 Join us on 12 November to unpack what’s at stake for EU law and sustainability!

⏰ 16:30 - 17:30
📍 Online
👉 Register here: lnkd.in/er7UgBvY
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
✈️ For 20 years, EU law has ensured passengers compensated for delays and cancellations. But proposed changes could:

⚠️ Lower compensation for delayed flights
⚠️ Raise the delay threshold from 2 to 4 hours

Sign the ECI “Save your right, save your flight!” now to protect your rights 👉 lnkd.in/er_4GCWh
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM