our two co-editors for their valuable comments. The responsibility for the final text remains with the authors, who are writing in a personal capacity.
Most recent publications on lobbying at the European Union (EU) level question the position and the role of established Euro‐groups or interest groups which represent business interests. These publications are based on the situation at the time of the Maastricht Treaty. This paper underlines the changing environment since Maastricht. Focusing on the significant changes in the Treaty of Amsterdam, a case is presented for undertaking EU lobbying in a different manner.
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