Author: Pavel Kanevski, Lomonosov Moscow State University

Original Text edited by AALEP

Russian interest groups have been constantly learning how European policymaking works, using lobbying as an instrument of direct and indirect influence. However, fusion of business and government often makes it difficult for Russian interest groups, foremost business, to exercise influence abroad independently.   

Source: The International Standards for Lobbying Framework are the result of collaborative work with civil society led by Transparency International, Access Info Europe, Sunlight Foundation and Open Knowledge. This initiative draws on the experience of a broad coalition of civil society organisations active in the field of lobbying transparency and open governance. The Standards aim at providing clear guidance to policymakers, governments and international organisations that are thinking of or are in the process of enacting lobbying legislation.

Groupe 1:  Statutory Lobbying Regulations (Mandatory Regulation)

Author: Maria Tranoudi, Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners

Constitution: The basic source of law is the Constitution and the generally recognised rules of international law, as well as international conventions as of the time they are ratified by statute. Lobbying is not regulated in Greece and, as such, no specific limitations or legislation exists for the activities of lobbyists.