A group of individuals or firms who have separate objectives but unite to adopt strategies or advocate policies. Often seen in government entities requiring support from multiple political parties.
A concept of a political economic system in which economic decisions are achieved through negotiation between centralized corporate bodies representing interest groups.
An international agreement between the EU countries that amends the Maastricht Treaty and the Treaty of Rome, comprising the constitutional basis of the EU.
Activities devoted to informing politicians of the views of various interest groups, and persuading them to draft legislation or to vote in accordance with these views