Matej BlažekRegulatory Footprint: just as useful as the lawmakers’ questionsAn example from the US supports the concept of Regulatory Footprint that newly features in the new OECD lobbying recommendation.Jul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023
Matej BlažekIn lobbying, the domestic vs foreign and private vs government lines get increasingly blurred.Illustration | freepik.comJul 4, 2023Jul 4, 2023
Matej BlažekThe devil is in the details: why public officials must treat evidence submitted by stakeholders…In their fight against EU legislation aimed at further tightening the standards for vehicle pollution, the car industry lobbying body, the…May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Matej BlažekDecision-makers must actively reach out to some stakeholders, as even professional investors fail…An example of a legislative change in the Czech Republic shows that without some proactivity from public officials, even institutional…Feb 6, 2023Feb 6, 2023
Matej BlažekUndue influence threatens also standard-setting processesWorking on my doctoral thesis, where I deal with new forms of lobbying, I stumbled upon an interesting paper “Metaverse Native…Jan 13, 2023Jan 13, 2023
Matej BlažekWhen the best — even if improved — is not good enoughThe Irish Regulation of Lobbying Act, considered among the best lobbying regulations worldwide, is to be amended. Let me share a few…Dec 15, 2022Dec 15, 2022
Matej BlažekHow easy is it to circumvent a world-class lobbying regulation?Read more about what is the fundamental problem with lobbying regulations in general, and what can be done to fix it.Nov 7, 2022Nov 7, 2022