How to Influence the European Union
11th Nov 2010
Learn how to access the people that have power and influence within the EU, and communicate effectively with them
Learning Objectives
- Understand which EU institutions wield the most power and influence
- Understand how to use the domestic administration to influence EU policy
- Learn the key elements required for successfully negotiating with the EU
- Learn tried and tested techniques to increase influence
- Understand when is the most effective time to try and influence EU policy
- Understand how to engage in the policy process at an early stage
- Understand which people are most important to speak to, and how to gain access and communicate with them
- Learn how to communicate effectively with the key players in the EU Parliament, EU Commission, & the Council of Ministers
Programme
| 9:15 | Registration |
| 9:45 | Welcome & Introduction
Jon Worth, EU Training Consultant (confirmed)
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| 10:00 | EU Legislation – First steps
What to do when you first look at a Directive or Regulation (Legal Base, Decision Making Procedures, Voting Procedures) UK procedures for EU legislation: Explanatory Memorandums, Parliamentary Scrutiny |
| 11:20 | Refreshments |
| 11:40 | Negotiation exercise – national positions in the Council
Working group simulation exercise, with a de-brief from the course chair
Jon Worth, EU Training Consultant (confirmed)
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| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | How to Influence the European Parliament
Political dynamics within the Parliament
How to identify key MEPs and how to present our message to them How UKREP, Political Blocs and domestic Parliaments can help Robert Evans, former Member of the European Parliament (confirmed)
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| 15:00 | Refreshments |
| 15:15 | Power relationships and your role in an EU negotiation
Which EU institutions wield the most power and influence
Your role in shaping the outcome Top tips to approach a Brussels negotiation Jon Worth, EU Training Consultant (confirmed)
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| 16:15 | Close |
Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice
