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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 2d

🤔 Has Europe become more accountable after the Qatar Gate scandal?

🗣️ Join Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social and Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, for a dialogue on the consequences of this scandal and possible paths toward a more accountable Europe.

More info 👉 www.linkedin.com/events/after...

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 2d

💼 How is corporate lobbying shaping the EU’s sustainability agenda?

A new study conducted by Social LobbyMap reveals the considerable influence of professional associations on the EU’s CSDDD, which often tends to weaken fundamental human rights and environmental safeguards.

👉 More: bit.ly/4mX3DnK

How is corporate lobbying shaping the EU's sustainability agenda? | The Good Lobby

Corporate lobbying is quietly reshaping the future of Europe’s sustainability ambitions, according to new research by Social LobbyMap.

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Join our upcoming webinar 'How Can Civil Society Reclaim a Voice in Puzzling Times?'

🔎 This hands-on webinar will explore how NGOs, academics, and public interest advocates can adapt, stay effective, and make their case heard.

📅 13 Oct
⏰ 16:30 – 17:30
📍 Online

👉 Registration: bit.ly/3Kyhun1

The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 3d

🇪🇺 How can civil society influence current EU issues?

In an interview with Nicole Scicluna, assistant professor at Hong Kong Baptist University, Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social discussed how civil society actors are regaining their voice in the European integration process

📺 Interview: lnkd.in/dQUP6ZUU

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 3d

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💡 Don't miss our roundtable discussion on the afternoon of November 6, entitled “NGOs and the EU: Do they still have an influence on the agenda?”

🗓️ November 5 and 6
📍 Brussels
🧷 Registration: bit.ly/41UBhmL

The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 3d

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💼 We are glad to participate in the Public Affairs Summit Brussels, an event that offers a platform for discussion, debate, and networking among European affairs professionals from all EU member states.

🗓️ November 5 and 6
📍 Brussels
🧷 Registration: bit.ly/41UBhmL

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 4d

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🗣️ In collaboration including our founder Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social, the event will put forward concrete strategies to curb the advance of illiberal right-wing forces and reinvigorate democracy in Europe.

📅 14 October
⏰ 09:00–19:00
📍 Brussels

👉 More information: bit.ly/46Nv3GK

Brussels Democracy Dialogue 2025: Time to reset!

On 14 October, FES invites experts to Brussels to exchange progressive ideas and discuss the question: How can we revitalise European democracies?

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 4d

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🚨 Join the 2025 Brussels Democratic Dialogue organised by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung which will explore ways to revitalise European democracies.

📅 14 October
⏰ 09:00–19:00
📍 Brussels

👉 More information: bit.ly/46Nv3GK

Brussels Democracy Dialogue 2025: Time to reset!

On 14 October, FES invites experts to Brussels to exchange progressive ideas and discuss the question: How can we revitalise European democracies?

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Join The Good Lobby for a practical webinar on how academics, NGOs, and public interest advocates can navigate uncertainty and maintain impact.

📅 13 Oct
⏰ 16:30 – 17:30
📍 Online

👉 bit.ly/3Kyhun1

The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 5d

📚 By combining foresight, scientific scenarios, and fundamental rights analysis, our approach should support policymakers see beyond the short term, highlighting the trade-offs and risks that today's decisions pose for future generations.

Discover the Impact Assessment 👉 bit.ly/4mT9vyu

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 5d

💡 As the EU develops its first Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, the Fit for Future Generations coalition, of which The Good Lobby is a co-founder, has developed a position paper on how an Intergenerational Fairness Impact Assessment should look

Discover the Impact Assessment 👉 bit.ly/4mT9vyu

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 5d

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👥 We are pleased to have shared our thoughts on how CSOs and foundations are responding and adapting their advocacy in the face of recent political disruptions, and we look forward to participating in building a more open and participatory Europe throughout the summit.

More👉 bit.ly/3Kyhun1

The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 5d

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🌍 Yesterday we held our side event ‘Resilient Voices, Strong Organisations: Redefining the Future of European Civil Society’ co-organised with Queen's University Belfast in the context of the #OGPGlobalSummit.

Learn more about the event👉 bit.ly/3Kyhun1

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 5d

💡This year the Summer Academy brought together an inspiring community devoted to shaping responsible political influence.

💭 We’re glad to share the testimonial of Sergey Votyagov, Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation for the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy.

🔎 More: bit.ly/4ho4dsV

The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Just one week to go until our webinar!

🇪🇺 The advocacy landscape in Brussels is changing rapidly. Yet, with smart strategies, civil society can continue to make its voice heard.

📅 13 Oct
⏰ 16:30 – 17:30
📍 Online

👉 Registration: bit.ly/3Kyhun1

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 9d

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🗣️ In collaboration with experts including Prof. @alemanno.bsky.social, this event will propose new solutions to effectively counter the rise of illiberal right-wing forces and revitalise European democracies.

📅 14 Oct
⏰ 09:00–19:00
📍 Brussels

👉 Info: bit.ly/46Nv3GK

Brussels Democracy Dialogue 2025: Time to reset!

On 14 October, FES invites experts to Brussels to exchange progressive ideas and discuss the question: How can we revitalise European democracies?

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 9d

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🚨 Do not miss the Brussels Democratic Dialogue organised by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung which this year will explore the following question: How can we revitalise European democracies?

📅 14 Oct
⏰ 09:00–19:00
📍 Brussels

👉 Info: bit.ly/46Nv3GK

Brussels Democracy Dialogue 2025: Time to reset!

On 14 October, FES invites experts to Brussels to exchange progressive ideas and discuss the question: How can we revitalise European democracies?

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 9d

✒️ On the anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on Future Generations, we are proud to be one of the signatories of the call for a United Nations Special Envoy for Future Generations coordinated by the School of International Futures (SOIF).

🔗 Learn more: soif.org.uk/championforf...

The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 9d

🌍 How can civil society keep influence in Brussels when the rules of the game are shifting?

🔎 Join us for a webinar to explore how NGOs, academics, and public interest advocates can adapt, stay effective, and make their case heard.

📅 13 Oct
⏰ 16:30 – 17:30
📍 Online

Registration 👉 bit.ly/3Kyhun1

Webinar: How Can Civil Society Reclaim a Voice in Puzzling Times | The Good Lobby

Webinar: Civil society remains an essential part of the politics and processes at EU level. This webinar aims to show how.

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 10d

🌍 Join our event 'Resilient Voices, Strong Organisations: Redefining the Future of European Civil Society’ co-organised with Queen's University Belfast, entitled as part of the #OGPSummit.

📅 Oct 6 | 15:30–17:30
📍 Vitoria-Gasteiz
👥 Closed event – max 40 participants

🔗 Registration: bit.ly/48FhZWk

Event: Resilient Voices, Robust Organisations: Redefining the Future of European Civil Society | The Good Lobby

European Civil Society: as the world grapples with democratic backsliding the resilience of civil society has never been more critical.

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 10d

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📃 The letter calls on the World Bank to honour its commitments and take urgent action to ensure that communities and civil society are meaningfully involved in development programmes, in order to make them more inclusive, accountable and effective.

🔗Letter: bit.ly/46J4KBy
🗓️Deadline: 8 October

The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 10d

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✒️ Ahead of the World Bank Annual Meetings, we are proud to be among the signatories of the Open Letter for World Bank leadership to fulfil promises on civic and citizen engagement.

🔗 Read the letter: bit.ly/46J4KBy
🗓️ Deadline: 8 October

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 10d

🌐Why is Meta's proposed digital age of majority a distraction from compliance?

🛡️Children's online safety is once again at the centre of EU political debate. Pressure is mounting on parents, while tech giants avoid fixing the very features that make their platforms dangerous.

👉 More: bit.ly/46ySXae

META’s Digital Majority Age is a distraction to avoid compliance | The Good Lobby

In recent weeks, a flurry of announcements has put children’s online safety back at the center of Europe’s political debate.

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 11d

❓ Trilogue negotiations on the CSDDD Omnibus Package are underway, but whose voices are shaping the outcome?

🚨 Join The Good Lobby and Social LobbyMap today in Brussels for an evening of discussion, analysis and action!

🔗 More information and registration: thegoodlobby.eu/how-data-dri...

How data-driven tools can inform policymaking - Discussion & Networking | The Good Lobby

Join us for an evening exploring how data-driven tools can make policymaking smarter, fairer, and more effective. Organised by Social LobbyMap and The Good Lobby, this event brings together experts, a...

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The Good Lobby @thegoodlobby.bsky.social · 12d

For 2 decades, EU legislation has protected passengers by guaranteeing them fair treatment in the event of flight cancellations or delays.

Today, the proposed changes could:
⚠️ Significantly reduce compensation
⚠️ Increase the delay threshold from 2 to 4 hours

👉 Sign today: lnkd.in/er_4GCWh

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