EUROPEAN DEFENSE ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING

Defense advocates are increasingly concentrating their efforts on EU officials and policy-makers. While lobbying activities have traditionally interested Member States; defense and security integration at the European level have progressively drawn attention of European defense companies.

European defense companies engage in lobbying both individually and collectively. Most of them have offices in Brussels and employ lobbyists with direct access to the European Parliament. Companies may also use consultancies and intermediaries that lobby on their behalf.