Parliament vote on new lobbying rules shows power of lobbyists
"The definition of lobbyists was weakened, allowing for important exemptions. Lawyers are exempted from the scope of rules, which, given all available evidence is absurd. Lawyers play an increasingly important role in influencing policy in Brussels and they promote themselves as such on their own websites. In addition, religious organisations will not fall under the lobbying rules, though they are clearly trying to influence the decision-making process regarding issues that affect their interest."
