The core structural problem of the EU and the Eurozone and the two speeds that exist between countries of the periphery and the center is creating an increasing asymetry of interests that can no longer be served by a single pan-European policy agenda. The Euro was founded on the ability of Eurozone countries to keep their economies in sync. The events of the last few months have revealed this to be flawed. One size fits all doesn't work for the weaker nations.

It is not easy to find a good lobbyist, because someone who on paper has all the right qualifications may well find it bewildering to work in the European lobbying environment. It is also possible that you can be a good lobbyist in theory and do all the right things but get nowhere. A good lobbyist is results driven. A good lobbyist is determined, flexible and an extrovert. He or she combines broad theoretical knowledge of the inner workings of the EU with a mastery of the brief and a sound understanding of the technical evidence and legal aspects.

AALEP will serve as Referral Partner for the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Lobbying

EIASL-Brussels is an international establishment fully devoted to training in jobs related to the representation of interests to the European institutions. This very practical professional teaching delivers a double diploma : A university  diploma in « European Lobbying » delivered by the University of Strasbourg (level French Baccalaureate + 5) and an Executive Master in Advocacy. Training takes place in Brussels over 32 days of which 24 Saturdays and two blocked periods.

The "Transparency Register" set up by the European Parliament and the Commission to extend and replace the "Register of Interest Representatives" opened by the Commission in 2008 will be opened and available online 23 June.

1. Over the last few months the TNC has made great progress and it is clearly committed to building a better future for Libya based on principles of openness and tolerance.

AALEP will help to develop, manage and implement a communications and public outreach programme to support the Council in its goal to establish a new and free government in Libya.

Specifically we will assist the Council's recently appointed Brussels Representative Office in its goal to gain official recognition by all EU Member States. 

AALEP's efforts will include

- Organisation of meetings with the European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament as well as with the Permanent Representations to the European Union;

Lobbyists in the EU must develop links and build relationships with new and emerging powers such as Brazil, India, China, Turkey, Indonesia, Russia. We need to understand that a network world is emerging. Our task must be to help companies navigate the reputation and business risks in emerging markets as well as support companies in emerging countries that seek to expand into developed markets but don't understand the environment and face obstacles.

The most important areas where the Polish position is important are:

1. Budget and Regional Funds (Poland is the main beneficiary of the current multiannual budget)

2. Agriculture (Poland has the second highest number of farmers in the EU (after Romania) and has a major agricultural production, farmers are also an important social group in the country.

3. Macroeconomic policy (Poland is currently the 6th largest economy in the EU and aspires to join the Eurozone in due course.

In order to show support for the legitimate aspirations of the Libyan people for a better future, AALEP Chair has extended a formal invitation to the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) to join our Association.

Over the last few months the TNC has made great progress and it is clearly committed to build a better future for Libya based on principles of openness and tolerance.

More than 20 years ago the former American secretary of state Henry Kissinger said that for him the EU would not exist unless it has a single telephone number he could use to call Europe.