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Oops! A lobbyist did it again
BONJOUR. It’s a bit of a full circle moment. After years of slipping scoops about other people’s career moves, mine got served cold by a lobbyist, no …
What’s in a text?
BONJOUR. A lot can change in 25 years. This was perfectly encapsulated in a recent European Parliament campaign on LinkedIn, which depicted the hemicycle adorned with a …
Power of idolatry, idolatry of power
Bonjour. Sometimes, an image is worth a thousand press releases. Last week’s photo of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy — seated face to face on modest chairs …
The EU’s conclave
BONJOUR. Brussels may not have the Sistine Chapel, but the EU’s backroom dealings could give the papal conclave a run for its money. The Latin here sounds …
Golden tickets
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By ELISA BRAUN Tips, tales, traumas to @elisabraun or influence@politico.eu | View in your browser …
NGOs’ week from hell
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By ELISA BRAUN Tips, tales, traumas to @elisabraun or influence@politico.eu | View in your browser …
Brace, brace
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By ELISA BRAUN Tips, tales, traumas to @elisabraun or influence@politico.eu | View in your browser …
The murky market of Brussels
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By ELISA BRAUN Tips, tales, traumas to @elisabraun or influence@politico.eu | View in your browser …
Huawei probe puts lobby groups in a tough spot
BONJOUR, I’ve been busy hunting for Huawei-related news with a team of ace colleagues since Belgian authorities announced they were after evidence that the company crossed the …
Parliament rocked by new corruption probe
Bonjour! I’m Jordyn Dahl from the mobility team, chipping in this week, along with your usual hostess with the mostess Elisa Braun. It’s a busy week, so …
Regulate NGOs, deregulate the rest?
BONJOUR. If you were to look up at the sky last week, you’d have seen a unique alignment of planets — a cosmic dance in our solar …
Christmas for lobbyists, Halloween for NGOs
BONJOUR. It’s been a busy week — so let’s get straight to it. Today we’re talking about: — How European and American weapons makers have significantly ramped …
Save your tears for another day
BONJOUR. While European analysts, lobbyists and journalists were still reeling from JD Vance’s explosive remarks at the Munich Security Conference, and their implications for transatlantic relations, there …
EU ethics body in shambles
BONJOUR. This week, I’m coming to you with a cautionary tale: especially if you’re a Spanish-speaking journalist looking for a fun night out in Strasbourg. You may …
EU diplomats need lobbyists too
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By ELISA BRAUN Tips, tales, traumas to @elisabraun or influence@politico.eu | View in your browser …
There will be blood
BONJOUR. There are many reasons to be cheerful this week. Firstly: We’ve survived most of January, and it’s officially less than 50 days until the start of …
Keep calm and declare everything
BONJOUR dear readers, it’s Elisa Braun, back after a hiatus and slowly catching up. How are you and what are you up to? Reach out for a …
The NGO funding carousel
Salut! Marianne Gros here, from POLITICO’s sustainability team. This week, I’m swapping coverage of recycling targets for a deep dive into ethical lobbying, filling in for the …
The meet and greet festive season
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By LOUISE GUILLOT Tips, tales, traumas to @l_guillot or influence@politico.eu | View in your browser …
There’s a new watchdog in town
Hello! I’m Mari Eccles on the health team, standing in for top colleague Elisa Braun for the final EU Influence edition of 2024. Wishing you all a …