Influencing the EU

Why bother with Brussles?

Encompassing 27 countries with a combined population of just under 500 million, the European Union (EU) is a unique and influential partnership making decisions that have a significant impact on our daily lives.

Lobbying at the EU level can mean that you are campaigning right at the source of decision making, as often legislation begins in the EU before it is passed as law in member countries.

Resources

By linking up with campaigners and decision makers we have developed a central resource to help demystify the EU. Work your way through the resources:

• Starting out - introducing the EU institutions and bodies  
• What can be achieved - inspiration and ideas case studies from campaigners 
• How to influence - tips from campaigners and decision makers
• Further resources - signposts to more information 

If you would like to network with and learn from people across the sector working to influence policy and practice at the EU level or be kept up-to-date join NCVO's Euro Group.