The European Union is contemplating mandatory registration of lobbyists and increased regulation of their activities through the introduction of a mandatory register in Brussels. The changes currently contemplated will have a direct impact on all interactions with the EU. Dentons' Political Law team is well placed to assist clients around the world to influence the outcome of this important new European Commission policy proposal.
The proposal will make the current embryonic register and code of conduct mandatory for lobbyists seeking to influence the legislative and decision making process of the European Parliament and Commission. It will also expand mandatory registration for the first time to lobbying activities before the Council of the European Union, introducing a strict regime of sanctions and benefits of major significance to international business in Europe.
The consultation announced on 1 March 2016 in Brussels is one of the key client issues on the agenda of Dentons' Political Law Team. The team is focused on helping clients around the world with their lobbying objectives and applicable regulation in key political centers such as Washington DC and Brussels.
More details are available below:
European Commission's press release
Further information about the consultation which runs until 24 May 2016 may be obtained from Kseniya Natorina in Dentons' Brussels office.
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