Lobbying in the European Community

Abstract

Part 1 The European lobbying process: introduction - transference of power, decision rules and rules of the game, S. Mazey and J. Richardson pressure groups and the EC - an overview, W. Grant the role of the National Civil Service and European lobbying - the British case, D. Spence the structure of the European Commission and the policy formation process, M. Donnelly. part 2 Sectoral Studies: Europe of the regions? territorial interests and European integration - the Scottish experience, S. Mazey and J. Mitchell the rationality of lobbying in Europe - why are Euro-groups so numerous and so weak? some evidence from the car industry, A. McLaughlin and G. Jordan groups and the process of European integration - the work of the federation of stock exchanges in the European Community, J. Knight et al defending and promoting a sectoral interest within the European Community - the case of the textile polyolefins industry, J.P. Peckstadt et al lobbying in Europe - the experience of voluntary organizations, B. Harvey the confederation of British industry and policy-making in the European Community, R. Eberlie business lobbying in the European Community - the union of industrial and employers' confederations of Europe, L. Collie the corporate benefits of lobbying - the British case and its relevance to the European Community, J. Sargent conclusion - a European policy style?, S. Mazey and J. Richardson.