Lobbygrupppe
lobby group; pressure group
noun LO-bee-groo-pe Rare
Origin: from English lobby
Usage Note
Lobbygruppe is an organised group that tries to influence political decisions in its favour; narrower than Interessengruppe in that it implies direct political access and professional advocacy staff.
Examples
"Die Pharmalobbygruppe drängte auf eine rasche Zulassung des neuen Medikaments."
Natural Translation
The pharmaceutical lobby group pushed for rapid approval of the new drug.
Literal Translation
The pharmaceutical lobby group pressed on a rapid approval of the new drug.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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