ЗНАЧАЈ ЛОБИРАЊА У ЕВРОПСКОЈ УНИЈИ
IMPORTANCE OF LOBBYING THE EUROPEAN UNION

Summary/Abstract: Lobbying is nowadays an unavoidable process in developed democracies. Traditionally lobbying used to be linked with influencing the adoption of political decisions in the process of government; nowadays it is increasingly gaining more of a commercial element. There are different approaches and methods of lobbying with no standard pattern. Above all, lobbying depends on the strategy of those who need it. The explosion of lobbying and growing number of lobbyists and interest groups reveals that lobbying has become a part of the contemporary European milieu. The main institutions for lobbying in the EU are the Commission, European Parliament and the Council. Lobbyists have to identify their advantages and weaknesses. They must also become familiar with their structure, functions and jurisdictions. The European Parliament is strong and efficient in decision-making. The target of lobbyists are primarily consulting chambers and the directly elected delegates of various countries. The Presidency of the Council is the most important and most recognizable player at the Council level but the Commission is a priority for effective lobbyists.

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