Lobbyarbeit

lobbying; advocacy work

noun LO-bee-ar-byte Rare

Origin: from English lobby

Usage Note

Lobbyarbeit refers to the organised attempt by interest groups to influence legislators or civil servants; it carries a neutral-to-slightly-negative tone in German and is regulated by the Lobbyregister introduced in 2021.

Examples

"Umweltverbände betreiben Lobbyarbeit für strengere Klimagesetze."

Natural Translation

Environmental associations are lobbying for stricter climate laws.

Literal Translation

Environmental associations do lobby work for stricter climate laws.

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