Klemens Joos Book order (chronological)

Klemens Joos verdeutlicht, dass die "klassischen Methoden" der Interessenvertretung (Inhaltskompetenz) und die "klassischen Instrumente" (Unternehmensrepräsentanz, Verbände, Public-Affairs-Agenturen, Anwaltskanzleien) nicht weiter ausreichend sind, um mögliche Risiken, die durch die Komplexität des politischen Systems der Europäischen Union erwachsen, zu erfassen und abzuwehren. Es bedarf der oben beschriebenen Prozessbegleitkompetenz.

In this new edition, the founder of a leading EU lobbying firm, Prof. Klemens Joos, distills over three decades of experience into a scientific theory on governmental relations. He emphasizes that understanding decision-makers and their processes is as crucial for success as the content of interest representation, especially given the EU's complex decision-making structures. A new chapter introduces his formula for science-based interest representation, shaped by practical experience. Following the Treaty of Lisbon, which transformed the EU into a cohesive state-like entity, the European Parliament gained equal decision-making power alongside the Council of the EU. This shift made outcomes of decision-making processes more unpredictable for various stakeholders, including member states and organizations. The second edition further clarifies the variables essential for effective interest representation, highlighting the need for a blend of content competence and process structure competence. Success hinges on an intermediary's ability to align the interests of affected parties with the common good, fostering a change of perspective among decision-makers. Additionally, integrating these concerns into key political processes and providing ongoing support is vital. The work features contributions from notable guest authors and includes a foreword and preface by distinguished academics.

Some view the European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, as one of the most innovative administrative bodies in the world, while others see it as a bureaucratic giant. This book does away with these superficial and simplified ideas. It shows how the Commission acts with other players as part of a balanced system of decision-making. Straightforward and accessible, it de-mystifies procedures, practices, and policies which, up until now, have been perceived by many as baffling and oblique.