🚨 Is Omnibus I Illegal? During our recent webinar, “Is Omnibus I illegal?”, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social explained how the adoption of Omnibus I could affect the way future regulatory changes are made. Join our free member area, to watch the full recording 👉 bit.ly/3LypOUG

🔔 Last call, applications close today! The Good Lobby is hiring two Brussels-based interns: 🔹 Communication & Policy Intern 🔹 Policy & Education Intern 📅 Today is the final day to apply — don’t miss out! 👉 Apply now: lnkd.in/eNNMeMsM

💡New year, deeper questions! The Good Lobby has selected 10 tips, inspired by Luis Morago (Senior Director at Avaaz), drawn from culture, dialogue and reflection, from laughter that gives a sense of belonging to art as a living experience. 🔗 Read all the tips: bit.ly/4qwNuYq

📘 The latest TEPSA Debrief warns that omnibus packages risk weakening digital safeguards and eroding Europe's regulatory sovereignty. ✒️ In his chapter, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social argues that EU simplification actually weakens our chances of becoming competitive. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4pHwRbX

✈️ For years, EU passenger rights have ensured fair treatment in the event of flight delays or cancellations, holding airlines accountable. The ‘Save your right, save your flight!’ initiative aims to collect one million signatures to protect fair air travel for all. 🖊️ Sign today: lnkd.in/er_4GCWh

🎉 We are thrilled to be featured in @euobserver.com's Top 10 articles of 2025! ✒️ Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social's opinion piece ‘How NGOs die — The European blueprint for dismantling democracy’, offers a direct insight into the challenges facing civil society in the EU. 👉 Top 10: bit.ly/4apvCdj

📩 Over 50 academics and experts specialising have written to the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee to express their concern about misleading rhetoric that risks undermining constructive transatlantic dialogue on digital regulation. 👉 Read the letter here: lnkd.in/eYsjwzTv

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Summer Academy is happening 20-23 July 2026! 💡This event offers a unique, and multi-stakeholder learning environment, bringing together a diverse group from business, civil society, academia, and philanthropy to navigate advocacy and amplify their impact. 🔗 More: bit.ly/3Y7NxOg

🏠 How EU’s Housing Market Is Failing Young People? Across Europe, millions of young people are being denied affordable housing, exacerbating inequalities. ❓ As the EU launches its first housing strategy, one big question remains: will it be enough? 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4sazXYi

✒️ In a recent Interview with @volkskrant.nl, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social, warns that the EU Commission's new omnibus deregulation packages are not minor technical adjustments, but rather a fundamental overhaul of the entire policy framework developed over decades. 👉 Full analysis: bit.ly/491Igwy

🇪🇺 The EU is reviewing media rules shaping TV, streaming & influencer content 🍔🍺🚬 Current rules fail to protect children’s health & rights. This is a rare chance to push for stronger, evidence-based protections ⏳ Deadline: 21 Dec 👉 Read more & have your say: thegoodlobby.eu/a-rare-chanc...

🚨 What happens when civil society is pushed aside? Yesterday, @alemanno.bsky.social spoke at the @eapneurope.bsky.social General Assembly, sounding the alarm on democracy in Europe and growing pressure on NGOs - defunded, delegitimised, yet still expected to deliver. 👉 thegoodlobby.eu/ourservices/

🪞 What if the biggest gap in advocacy today isn’t power or access, but self-awareness? With The Advocacy Mirror, we’re invited to pause and reflect in times of turmoil. 🔍 In moments of uncertainty, self-reflection isn’t a luxury. It’s a strategy. 👉 Read the blog: thegoodlobby.eu/the-advocacy...

1/2🧵 🗳️ Today, the EU Parliament voted to adopt Omnibus I, with the EPP once again relying on far-right support. What’s presented as technical “simplification” is in fact a political choice to weaken sustainability rules. 👉 Read more: lnkd.in/eu2WPU-J

1/2🧵 🚨 Competitiveness or a bonfire of EU law? 🎙️ In this podcast, Anu Bradford and @alemanno.bsky.social unpack the risks behind the EU’s deregulatory drive, aggressive lobbying, and what’s at stake for Europe’s credibility and rule of law. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/44xaX3j

🧭 How can the EU Parliament scrutinise the EU Council? 📰 In our latest blog post, we explore how the EPRS analyses the EU Council, from tracking EU leaders to monitoring long-term priorities and institutional changes. 🔗 Read more here: bit.ly/3KJPKfP 👉 Discover our services here: bit.ly/4oSFbov

⚖️Can a lawmaker dismantling corporate accountability also run the lobby pushing for those rollbacks? 📝The Good Lobby, alongside other civil society organisations, has filed an ethics complaint against MEP Jörgen Warborn for a clear conflict of interest. 🔴 More: thegoodlobby.eu/ethics-compl...

🔴 Is the EU’s “simplification” agenda really strengthening Europe? The latest TEPSA Debrief, featuring @alemanno.bsky.social, warns that the #Omnibus packages risk shifting complexity, lowering digital safeguards, and eroding Europe’s regulatory sovereignty. 👉 More: thegoodlobby.eu/eu-simplific...

🛫 For 20 years, EU law has protected travellers by compensating for delays and cancellations. But proposed changes could: ⚠️ Raising the delay threshold from 3 to 4 hours ⚠️ Reducing compensation amounts ✍️ Join ‘Save your right, save your flight!’ to defend fair travel for all: lnkd.in/er_4GCWh

🔔Can Europe uphold the rule of law if its own judges can’t sound the alarm? 🇪🇺 The Medel case is a wake-up call for the EU - and for everyone who cares about independent courts. 📖Discover why in our new blog post: thegoodlobby.eu/when-judges-...

❓ Will the EU protect people & planet or roll back its own standards? As the final Omnibus I trilogue begins, 100+ BHR experts urge co-legislators to keep the #CSDDD strong. @alemanno.bsky.social 👉 Read the letter: www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne...

🐢 Are you a secret turtle worshipper? Too many EU campaigns mistake passion for strategy and then wonder why nothing moves 💥 Why do good campaigns fail? 💥 Why isn’t enthusiasm enough? 💥 What actually works in Brussels? Curiosity beats conviction every time Read more 👉 thegoodlobby.eu/the-turtle-w...

🇪🇺Looking for an internship at the heart of the EU bubble? We’ve opened applications for two internship positions: 📌 Communication & Policy Intern 📌 Policy & Education Intern Learn more: thegoodlobby.eu/join-the-goo... 🗓️ Apply Today!

🌍THE PRICE WE PAY - Who is responsible for the climate crisis? 🎬 On 11 December, 10:00–12:00, the European Parliament will host a screening of “The Price We Pay”, a documentary by Greenpeace Italia and @recommon.org exposing the human cost of fossil-fuel injustice. 👉 Register here: bit.ly/48pbPYT

Is the #EU quietly weakening the very institution meant to defend the European interest? @alemanno.bsky.social warns of a “Dogeization” of #Europe - a hollowing of the Commission that could reshape the Union’s future. Read more: thegoodlobby.eu/the-dogeizat...

✅ Tomorrow, 4 Dec, Neil Campbell, Senior Advisor at The Good Lobby, joins the Finance for Society Forum 2025 🎤 He’ll speak in the session on mobilising public pressure and unlikely advocacy allies, pushing for finance that serves people and planet. 🔗 Info: www.finance-watch.org/campaign/fin...

❓ What happens when your business association becomes your biggest reputational risk? Germany’s Familienunternehmer crisis shows how opaque governance can blindside member companies. 🌍The Good Lobby’s REBASE initiative is pushing for transparency and responsible representation More: bit.ly/448LYTM

🔔 We are hiring! Two Brussels-based internships now open: 🔷 Communication & Policy 🔷 Policy & Education 👉 More info here: thegoodlobby.eu/join-the-goo... 🗓️ Apply by 6 January!

1/2🧵 ✉️ On 9 October, civil society organisations, including The Good Lobby, sent a letter urging The World Bank to translate its commitments to civic and citizen engagement into concrete actions. 👉 Learn more in our latest blog post: bit.ly/4posOl6 @arc-au.bsky.social @accountlab.bsky.social

📘 As the EU prepares its Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, the Fit for Future Generations coalition - co-founded by The Good Lobby - presents a new proposal outlining how to embed intergenerational fairness in EU governance through stronger vertical coordination. 👇 Read more: bit.ly/4p7iHRD

1/2🧵 🚨 Far-Right Tracker Update This week again, the EPP chose to side with the far right — not once, but three times to: 1️⃣ Delay the EU Anti-Deforestation Law 2️⃣ Shift Power Away from the EU Toward National Governments 3️⃣ Advance a Declaration on SME & Scale-Up Financing 🔍Tracker: bit.ly/48nkvyK

@ombudsman.europa.eu has ruled that the Commission committed maladministration in preparing Omnibus I - confirming concerns raised by The Good Lobby and civil society. This is an important reminder that EU policymaking must respect the rule of law. 👉 More: thegoodlobby.eu/omnibus-i-fo...

🔍 Can a working group built on opacity and bias really claim to defend transparency? 🇪🇺 The EU Parliament’s new NGOs Scrutiny Working Group launched in total opacity. Its biased design targets civil society while ignoring far more powerful actors in EU funding 🗞️ Read more: bit.ly/3XPnw67

🚨 Don't miss the Building Bridges organised by IFM-SEI ! It's the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas with other NGOs on how we can tackle the challenges we currently face, from burnout to lack of funding. 📅 28 November ⏰ 9:30 - 16:00 📍Rue d'Edimbourg 26, Brussels Registration 👉 bit.ly/4iG8SIh

1/2🧵 🇪🇺 Which challenges feel most urgent to Europeans and why? 📊 Data published by @euronews.com suggests a significant loss of confidence in Europe's ability to defend itself and a decline in optimism among citizens who perceive a leadership vacuum in Europe. 🔗 Full data: bit.ly/48vgcTn

👥 The recommendations of the European Citizens' Panel on Intergenerational Fairness have been published. 150 citizens from across the EU have spoken out, and their message is clear: Europe must adopt a long-term vision to protect current and future generations. 📰 Read more: bit.ly/48uTACt

1/2🧵 🔍 How to monitor EU policy like a pro? Endless newsletters, constantly changing schedules, 200-page PDFs, last-minute amendments, countless meetings. 👇 Swipe to discover 7 steps that can help you to monitor EU policy! 💼 Discover our services here: lnkd.in/e-Vzuk4u Credits: Milos Labovic

👥 Who really decides whether big companies take climate action or protect human rights? Proxy advisors quietly shape how trillions in global investments are voted and whether corporate leaders face consequences or get a free pass. 🗞️ Read more: bit.ly/4imaqXA

❓What good is a Civil Society Strategy if Europe keeps shrinking the space for civil society? 📰 In our reaction to the Commission’s new Strategy, our latest blog explains why the plan needs more than well-crafted language. 👉 thegoodlobby.eu/civil-societ...

🚨 Do not miss The euroconsumers Forum Brussels 2025! 🗣️ Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social will be part of the panel "Coming together for a competitive Europe Part 2: Finding Europe’s Spot in a New World". 📅 27 November 📍 Solvay Library 👉 More info: bit.ly/3Mdv8g8

1/2🧵 🗳️ Bye secret votes? The EU Parliament’s Conference of Presidents finally debated curbing the abuse of secret ballots, a tactic increasingly weaponised by the far right, and one that has allowed some centrist MEPs to quietly break ranks on major files. Our EU Far-Right Tracker 👉 bit.ly/4oDMGQY

🇪🇺 Can the increasing Europeanisation of EU institutions be reflected in their political offer? During an interview with Nicole Scicluna for the programme ‘A Europe without borders?’, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social, expressed his thoughts on this matter. 📺 Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUIf...

🛫 For 20 years, EU law has protected travellers by compensating for delays and cancellations. But proposed changes could: ⚠️ Raising the delay threshold from 2 to 4 hours ⚠️ Reducing compensation amounts ✍️ Join ‘Save your right, save your flight!’ to defend fair travel for all: lnkd.in/er_4GCWh

1/2🧵 📩 The Good Lobby, alongside 30+ organisations sent a joint letter to @socialistsanddemocrats.eu, @reneweurope.bsky.social, @greens-efa.eu and @left.eu urging them to maintain their boycott of the new Scrutiny Working Group on NGOs. 🔗 Full letter: bit.ly/47Plqt0 @transparency-eu.bsky.social

❓ What happens when Europe’s future is rewritten by deregulation, far-right leverage, and unprecedented corporate pressure? For the podcast 'The Neomedieval Ledger' hosted by Samuel Dempsey, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social unpacked the forces reshaping the continent. 🎥 Full episode: bit.ly/4p9Kl06

1/2🧵 🌎 Who really holds the power at COP30? 🚨 More than 1,600 lobbyists from the fossil fuel industry attended #COP30 in Belém, outnumbering almost all national delegations. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4rdvP9x

1/2🧵 🎉 We hit 20k followers on LinkedIn! A huge thank you to every member of this community. Our work has always been about one thing: equalising access to power. Ensuring that people and public-interest organisations can participate in decision-making on fair terms. 👉 Follow us: bit.ly/44ihnTA

1/2🧵 🌍 Who’s responsible for watering down EU climate ambitions? With the approval of the Omnibus I, MEPs backed a rollback of key elements of the Green Deal and the CSDDD. As highlighted in our Far-Right Tracker, this is the 13th time the EPP has voted alongside far-right. 👉 More: bit.ly/4oDMGQY

1/2🧵 🔍 Discussing Lobby Regulations: Avoiding the Treacherous Cliffs of Superficial Political Equality 💡Following the recent #OGPGlobalSummit, Dieter Zinnbauer, Senior Advisor at The Good Lobby shares his thoughts on lobbying and lobbying regulation. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/49oYJNw

1/2🧵 💼 We are glad to have participated in the Public Affairs Summit held last week! 🎤 Gabriele Sorce, our Education and Policy Manager, moderated the round table "Holding Ground Under Pressure: Civil Society Resilience amid Political Hostility and Funding Constraints". 📸 Credits: Léo Dubois