AALEP TO VOLUNTEER ITS SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE LIBYAN TRANSITIONAL NATIONAL COUNCIL

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 MUST LOOK BEYOND EU 27

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.

POLAND NATIONAL INTERESTS AND THE EU

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.

FORMAL INVITATION TO THE TNC

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.

SINGLE TELEPHONE NUMBER ON EU FOREIGN POLICY NOT THE PROBLEM

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.

ACCESS TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT GETTING MORE DIFFICULT

Today 3,048 individuals are in possession of a Long-Term Badge (valid for one year) to enter the European Parliament. Together they represent 1,829 organisations(interest groups).

NO LOBBYING ON A BUY NOW, PAY LATER

Lobbyists do not work on a commission, percentage, bonus, contingency or success fee basis. They work on a fixed fee per task or assignment, or on a hourly rate for time spent. Some  clients engage lobbyists on a long-term on-call basis with a monthly retainer.

AALEP INTRODUCES NEW SECTION OF PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

As a professional society it is incumbent upon us to keep track of personnel changes taking place in the lobbying industry.

A new section entitled 'People on the Move' will report on personnel changes taking place primarily in Brussels such as new hirings, new appointments, promotions or people taking on specific assignments.

The focus will be on individuals working for consultancies, trade associations, NGOs, law firms etc.. which will provide an opportunity to follow their career path and contact them if the need arises.

POLITICAL RECOGNITION OF THE LIBYAN TRANSITIONAL NATIONAL COUNCIL REQUIRED

Since its creation in late February, the Transitional National Council (TNC) has established itself as the undisputed leadership of the rebellion and the diversity of its members makes it  today the sole legitimate representative of the Libyan people.

NEW DISTINGUISHED MEMBER FROM ITALY

Ms. Rosanna Revello, an outstanding Italian practitioner based in Genova and with offices in both Genova and Rome with a solid experience in public affairs and corporate communications has been approved to join AALEP. Rosanna established her consultancy 'Chiappe Revello' back in 1985 with Aldo Chiappe, who has been referred to as the 'Founder of Public Relations in Italy'. Today the firm is controlled by the Revello family and is part of the Kreab Gavin & Anderson network. 

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