European Commission (EC) wants to step up lobbying efforts in Con...
European Commission (EC) wants to step up lobbying efforts in Congress to raise awareness of foreign policy, regulatory, trade issues of concern to European Union (EU) member nations, particularly “digital economy” issues affecting EU businesses and consumers. EC in…
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March 20 letter to European Council said “six- monthly cycle of EU/US Summits has not developed its full potential,” thus requiring “more action-oriented” transatlantic dialogue. “Appropriate conditions need to be set up, including in the field of jurisdiction, online dispute settlement procedures and the fight against cybercrime,” it said. “Common issues in relation to the restructuring of the information and communications industry, including a review of regulatory frameworks, also remain high on the agenda.” It said European Parliament (EP) and member nations could more effectively “promote the European agenda” by coordinating Hill lobbying efforts. “Indeed, this will be particularly important in dealing with the new Administration and Congress, not least to ensure that wherever possible the member states and the [EC] act together in Washington and speak with one voice,” it said. Letter acknowledged existing parliamentary links via EP/US Interparliamentary Assembly and Transatlantic Legislators Dialog activities, but said “deepening of contacts” between EP and both houses of U.S. Congress could “help overcome the regulatory differences and misunderstandings which often lie at the heart of bilateral problems.”