#TheSchumanFiles What is lobbying, anyway? What really goes on in Brussels when it comes to influencing policymaking?

In our most recent Schuman File, "Lobbying: The Competitive Sport of Attracting Attention", we interviewed Pascal Kerneis, a Brussels-based lobbyist from the European Services Forum. Join us as we learn more about the people who in policy and try their best in shaping laws and legislation.

In a democracy, all sides should be heard - that's what makes a process democratic. After all, decision-making processes, passing laws, and politics in general are a tricky business. But to what extent does lobbying play into this process, and how is it done? We sat down with Pascal to understand how he does it and how it should be done.

Stay tuned to get the scoop on what lobbyists really do! ✨Special thanks to Pascal Kerneis.

-- ⌚TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Meet lobbyist Pascal Kerneis 00:32 Why is it called a 'lobbyist'? 01:33 What makes a good lobbyist? 02:46 The role of money 03:36 Legality and Transparency 05:40 Lobbying is cool in Brussels

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