Draft Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on the legal regulation of lobbying activities in the context of public decision-making.

Definitions

For the purposes of this recommendation and its principles:

a) "Lobbying" means promoting specific interests by communication with a public official as part of a structured and organized action aimed at influencing public decision-making.

b) "Lobbyists" means any natural or legal person who engages in lobbying activities.

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