George Merriman
Budget
Not declared
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.25 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Assisting clients in understanding implications of EU policy for their interests, and helping them to make their perspectives, positions and objectives known to EU institutions and relevant stakeholders. Assessing existing and proposed EU legislation and policies, advising clients on potential impact on their businesses, and helping them to effectively communicate their interests to EU policymakers and officials, including meetings with representatives of the Commission, Member States, and/or the European Parliament.
EU Legislative Interests
EU policies and proposals relevant for clients active in the areas of agricultural production, including seed, crop protection and other inputs and trade: EU policies related to agriculture and food production, especially as they relate to regulation of biological control: assessment, message development, stakeholder mapping and meetings with Commission, EP and Member State officials.
Communication Activities
My work to date has been primarily focused on providing advice. I also speak on behalf of clients in meetings, hearings, representing them in meetings with EU institutions and stakeholders.
Interests Represented
Advances interests of their clients
Member Of
Friends of the Countryside
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.