This book explains when and how interest groups are influential in the European Parliament
which has become one of the most important lobbying venues in the EU. Yet we know little about
the many ways in which interest groups and lobbyists influence parliamentary politics. The
author offers insights on four key cases of lobbying based on the analysis of EU documents
lobbying letters and 150 interviews. She argues that lobbying success depends on a number of
factors most notably the degree of counter-lobbying issue salience and committee
receptiveness. These factors are brought together in the framework of Triple-I - interests
issues and institutions - to determine the success or failure of lobbying. This book will be
of use to students and scholars interested in EU politics and governance EU decision-making
and interest group politics along with policy-makers and practitioners.
