EU institutions

Brussels is at the centre of EU decision-making and as such attracts thousands of lobbyists promoting the interests of big business. In this section you can find basic information about this corporate lobbying and how it affects you as a citizen. Or you can visit our specific pages on the revolving door phenomenon of politicians who become lobbyists – and vice versa – and on the corporate dominance of expert groups whose advice helps make official policy for the EU.

If you want to investigate corporate lobbying, we have put together a list of online tools that can help.

Worst Lobby Awards - voting now closed

Voting has now closed for the Worst EU Lobbying Awards 2010! Voting. The winners will be revealed on Thursday 2 December

 

This year's awards expose the worst lobbyists in the climate and finance sectors.

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