11. Commission Prepares policy and legislation European Parliament & Council Discusses the Commission proposal European Parliament & Council Final decision Decides together in co-decision procedure How to influence EU politics - support national political work of our offices (timeline, briefing papers, power analysis) - support work on EU presidency Offer our perspective to the media Follow-up to decisions Track & influence policy process (e.g. Commissioners & their staff) - Meet MEPs and propose progressive solutions / voting lists - ‘Lobby pushes’