
What is LobbyEurope?
Lobby Europe is a platform launched by the Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) to increase the professionalisation of lobbying. It is a home for lobbyists and those who wish to understand the profession and its challenges. Lobbying is increasingly becoming a recognised career choice. As such, it requires an understanding from the public about the role it plays in policy-making, and the development of a source for lobbyists to learn new skills and training, exchange ideas, network, and uphold the basic values of transparency and ethics.
Nowadays, more than ever, attention paid to ethical principles and professional standards is increasing, however, negative connotations associated with the word “lobbying” seem to prevail in the public sphere and have prompted most lobbyists to use other terms to describe their profession: in Europe the most used term is “public affairs”. At LobbyEurope we believe these misperceptions need correcting, both in terms of providing a better understanding of lobbying and proving that the sector holds itself accountable and transparent.