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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

He meets with politicians and influences laws. Vávra's association faces criticism for secretly lobbying

Vávra's association in Czechia is under scrutiny for allegedly engaging in covert lobbying activities with politicians.

Mar 19 • 12:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Lawyer Fedorová on the pharmaceutical business / Patient organizations are important for pharmaceutical companies. They are a reservoir of patient stories

Lawyer Katarína Fedorová discusses the pharmaceutical business, the role of patient organizations in lobbying, and the need for critical evaluation of drug efficacy.

Mar 19 • 12:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Representative Jeon Jae-su Attends Investigation on 'Money Received from the Unification Church'

Representative Jeon Jae-su, accused of receiving large sums from the Unification Church, attended an investigation by the Joint Investigation Headquarters in Seoul.

Mar 19 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Climate Plan balances environment and agribusiness

The Brazilian federal government released its final Climate Plan aiming to balance environmental responsibilities with agribusiness interests amid significant lobbying against carbon reduction efforts.

Mar 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Who is lobbying here? The company for the protection of Putin's speech and its influence on the Czech government

The article discusses the influence of pro-Putin lobbying in Czechia, particularly through a controversial advisor to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Mar 17 • 19:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Israeli Lobby in the Eye of the Storm: What Joe Kent's Resignation Revealed About the War with Iran?

Joe Kent's resignation from his role as head of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center has revealed tensions regarding the U.S. approach to Iran, highlighting influence from the Israeli lobby.

Mar 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

INSS Careca paid for Lulinha's trip to Portugal, defense admits to STF

Lulinha's defense has acknowledged that a lobbyist funded his trip to Portugal.

Mar 16 • 22:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

AIPAC: How the Israeli Lobby Controls Decision-Making in Washington?

The article discusses the influence of the Israeli lobby AIPAC in the U.S. political landscape, particularly amidst growing opposition to pro-Israel policies within American politics.

Mar 16 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Külli Taro: Lobbying is part of interest representation, but not all of interest representation is lobbying

Külli Taro discusses the distinction between interest representation and lobbying within the polarized discourse on forestry in Estonia.

Mar 16 • 12:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sandra Pettovello clashed with Deputy Maxi Ferraro by denying a meeting with Novelli in the $LIBRA case

Minister Sandra Pettovello denied allegations made by Deputy Maxi Ferraro regarding her connection to the $LIBRA scandal and her contact with lobbyist Mauricio Novelli.

Mar 15 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A note on Novelli's cell phone details an alleged agreement for US$5 million for Milei's support for the launch of $LIBRA

A note found on Mauricio Novelli's phone outlines an alleged $5 million agreement involving President Javier Milei's support for the launch of the crypto asset $LIBRA.

Mar 14 • 22:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Is the war on Iran pushing Europe to change its Arctic exploration policy?

The article explores how Norway's status as Europe's largest natural gas exporter following the Russian-Ukrainian war is influencing its lobbying for Arctic oil and gas exploration amidst the Iran conflict.

Mar 14 • 18:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time

Top US lobbying firms are found lobbying for both chemical manufacturers and health organizations regarding PFAS regulation, raising conflict of interest issues.

Mar 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Suspicion of Biased Investigation into Lobbying of the Unification Church and the Democratic Party’ Kim Geon-hee Special Investigation Chief Under Investigation

The high-ranking official corruption investigation agency in South Korea is investigating the head prosecutor of the team looking into the Unification Church's ties with the Democratic Party amid allegations of biased investigations.

Mar 13 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Commission Investigates Actions of Former Deputy Minister of Environment and Audrius Radvilavičius

The commission has begun an investigation into the actions of former Deputy Minister of Environment, evaluating compliance with lobbying regulations during meetings related to forestry legislation.

Mar 12 • 14:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Banks Request Larger Discounts on Penalties After Compensation for 'Hong Kong ELS'

Banks are lobbying for substantial reductions in penalties related to the flawed sales of investment products linked to the Hong Kong HSCEI index, citing over 1 trillion won in compensation already paid to investors.

Mar 11 • 06:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK junk food ad ban so diluted it may be largely ineffective, experts say

Experts warn that the UK’s new junk food advertising ban may be largely ineffective due to its diluted scope and the influence of food industry lobbying.

Mar 10 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

China spying case: Labour MP received £2,400 donation from husband's firm

Labour MP Joani Reid resigned the Labour whip following her husband's arrest for suspected espionage and disclosed a donation from his lobbying firm just prior to the incident.

Mar 10 • 17:55 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Business lobbyists silent on monetary gifts in the election campaign

Business lobbyists in Denmark are remaining tight-lipped about their financial contributions to political parties during the current election campaign.

Mar 9 • 19:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

The UK Parliament is considering a proposal to redact the names of 2,000 parliamentary staff from its official register, raising transparency concerns regarding lobbying activities.

Mar 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Senate forces the appearance of the Plus Ultra lobbyist who paid Zapatero after the Ministry of the Interior claims it cannot locate him

The Spanish Senate has compelled lobbyist Julio Martínez to appear for questioning, despite claims from the Ministry of the Interior that they could not locate him.

Mar 5 • 11:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Government: LO members should be able to stop S-contributions

The Swedish government proposes that members of LO unions should be allowed to refuse part of their membership fees being allocated to the Social Democrats, enhancing transparency in party funding and lobbying.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Trump's World (Day 407): Allies of the American President Lobby for an End to His Attack on Iran

Two Arab states are lobbying the U.S. administration to prevent the escalation of war with Iran and its economic repercussions.

Mar 3 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

He is the most lobbed Minister of the last year - gathered 931 mentions

In 2025, Minister Matias Marttinen tops the list of most lobbied ministers in Finland with 931 mentions according to the transparency registry.

Mar 3 • 09:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

He is the most lobbyed politician in Finland

Matias Marttinen, Finland's Minister of Labour, was reported as the most lobbyed figure in state administration last year, according to the National Audit Office of Finland (VTT).

Mar 3 • 05:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Zapatero now justifies that most of his income from the Plus Ultra lobbyist comes from 'oral reports' for undisclosed clients

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero faced scrutiny over his financial dealings with a company connected to a controversial figure, admitting to receiving substantial income from 'oral reports' that lacked transparency.

Mar 2 • 21:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

OVERVIEW: Clear lack of purpose as Trump goes to war with Iran under pressure from allies

US President Donald Trump ordered a significant military strike against Iran after lobbying from Middle Eastern allies, though the ultimate objective of the operation remains unclear.

Mar 2 • 18:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Free-roaming lobbyists in Australian parliament face tighter restrictions, Albanese says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is proposing stricter regulations on political lobbyists in Parliament House to enhance transparency regarding those with access to private areas.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lobby obstruction hinders the end of the 6x1 schedule and supersalaries

The approval of a law intended to combat corruption and lobby influence in Congress is stalled due to political maneuvering and powerful lobbies.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast analyzes debate on ending the 6x1 work schedule, with political and lobby disputes

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, is pushing for a constitutional amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule, amid political tensions and lobbying efforts against the measure.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

KL: Stringent demand for the top position of the conservative MEP

Seven European advocacy organizations demand the cancellation of the negotiation position for MEP Aura Salla concerning the simplification of digital regulation.

Feb 26 • 17:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Seven organizations oppose Aura Salla's new appointment as chief negotiator on digital issues due to lobbying background

Seven organizations are demanding the removal of Aura Salla from her newly appointed position as chief negotiator for digital regulation in the EU Parliament, citing her previous lobbying work for Meta.

Feb 26 • 09:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Real Author of the Reports Debunks Zapatero's Alibi for Charging 460,000 Euros

The real author of reports from the consulting firm Análisis Relevante dismantles former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's defense for receiving €460,000 alongside his family from a lobbyist.

Feb 25 • 21:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Report reveals how lobbying groups suppress Palestine supporters in Britain

A report exposes the suppression of Palestine supporters in Britain by various lobbying groups, documenting 964 incidents of repression between 2019 and 2025.

Feb 25 • 16:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: The Labour Party changes stance on lobby register

The Labour Party in Norway has decided to explore the establishment of a lobby register after years of opposition from major political parties.

Feb 25 • 14:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

UK officials to consider the release of confidential documents related to Epstein-linked former Prince Andrew

UK Parliament is considering the release of confidential documents concerning former Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 18:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Government accused of caving in to building lobby amid plans to shake up housing sector in England

The UK government is criticized for yielding to housebuilders' lobbying, limiting local authorities' abilities to enforce low-carbon housing standards.

Feb 24 • 15:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK Will Investigate Whether the Doctors' Union, Which Submitted Changes to the Criminal Code, Operated as an Illegal Lobbyist

VTEK is investigating the circumstances under which the Lithuanian Doctors' Union submitted a legislative proposal to amend the Criminal Code regarding illegal drug possession and distribution, amid concerns about its lobbying status.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Plus Ultra lobbyist paid 110,000 euros a year to the Zapatero family for theoretical advisory and marketing services

A lobbyist for Plus Ultra has been found to have paid the Zapatero family 110,000 euros annually for advisory services amidst ongoing investigations into corruption and financial mismanagement.

Feb 23 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lobbyist in Labour Together scandal has been investigating Guardian reporter, say reports

A lobbyist implicated in the Labour Together scandal has reportedly been investigating a Guardian journalist who reported on the issue.

Feb 22 • 17:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The government opens up for increased fossil exports – after a lobbying campaign from energy companies

The Swedish government is adjusting regulations to enhance state support for fossil exports, following lobbying efforts from Siemens Energy AB, despite its climate commitments.

Feb 20 • 04:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Epstein files fall-out sees Peter Mandelson-founded firm on the brink of collapse

The lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson is facing imminent collapse due to damage from his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 21:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Customers Are Leaving: Lobbying Agency of Epstein Friend Mandelson Files for Insolvency

The lobbying and consulting firm Global Counsel, founded by former Labour politician Peter Mandelson, has filed for insolvency amid a scandal linked to Jeffrey Epstein, causing significant client losses.

Feb 19 • 17:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Olympic Bid: A No from the Federal President for the 2036 Games

Germany is lobbying for the opportunity to host the Summer Olympics in 2036, 2040, or 2044, but the Federal President has expressed opposition to the 2036 bid.

Feb 19 • 15:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VTEK collects information regarding possible meetings of the dismissed environment vice-minister with lobbyists

The VTEK has decided to gather additional information regarding the former environment vice-minister's conduct that may not comply with lobbying laws in Lithuania.

Feb 19 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Lobbying firm founded by Mandelson on brink of closure

The lobbying firm Global Counsel, founded by Peter Mandelson, is nearing closure amid a significant client exodus and leadership changes.

Feb 19 • 14:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Slovak Opponents of Wind Turbines Lobby Czech Politicians. Turkey's Turek Listens to Them

Slovak opponents of wind turbines are lobbying Czech politicians against proposed renewable energy zones.

Feb 19 • 05:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Democrats probe Trump donor’s ‘influence’ over Gordie Howe bridge threat

Democrats are investigating a potential conflict of interest involving a Trump donor's lobbying against the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Feb 18 • 22:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Why a country council paid $3.4m for a pool it didn't want

The Moyne Shire Council, despite initially resisting the idea, ended up spending $3.4 million on an indoor swimming pool in Port Fairy due to community lobbying.

Feb 18 • 20:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

STT on Initiated Changes to the Penal Code: We Have No Data on Possible Illegal Compensation for Actions in the Seimas

The Lithuanian Special Investigation Service reports a lack of evidence regarding illegal lobbying amid ongoing discussions about changes to the Penal Code in the Seimas.

Feb 18 • 09:13 UTC

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