Machiavelli in Brussels

Now in it fifth printing in three years and fully revised, "Machiavelli in Brussels" is filled with new facts and figures, real-life lobbying cases, and a detailed look at the European Union’ s newest member countries. Recalling the work of Niccolò Machiavelli, leading researcher Rinus van Schendelen distills the practices of successful lobbyists down to three basic principles: ambition, study, and prudence. Paying close attention to the special issues implicit in EU lobbying, "Machiavelli in Brussels" illuminates the practice, its opportunities and pitfalls, and even its contributions to democracy.