Интересне групе и лобирање у институцијама Европске уније
Interset groups and lobbying in the institutions of the European Union

Summary/Abstract: The paper analyzes the concept of interest lobbying groups, their conceptual definition, ways of acting and relations with other entities. The author points to the connections that exist between interest groups within the institutions of the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Serbia, which personify power relations. The action of interest groups mainly depends on their organization, material capacities and goals that these groups want to achieve, that is, on the interests and power of the persons whose interests they lobby for and whose interests they represent. The advantages of interest groups’ activities stem from the fact that certain activities can be implemented faster and more efficiently through their lobbying. Lobbying is an organized and complex activity designed to realize the interests of individuals and states. It is a political and communication area that, as a rule, causes numerous discussions and debates. Lobbying still has negative connotations in many countries, especially due to modest legislation. Lobbying is first of all an exceptional skill, and then a modern scientific field. Interest groups and professional lobbying organizations operate in the state institutions of member states and candidate states for EU accession (including the institutions of the Republic of Serbia), within the EU institutions themselves, as well as within the institutions of other international organizations. The paper analyzes the way interest lobby groups operate in the main bodies of the EU - the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.

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