Helena Rantanen

Corny Bars: The Perfect Balance of Flavor and Health

In a world where convenience and health go hand-in-hand, cereal bars have become a popular choice for those seeking a quick and nutritious snack. Among all the available options, Corny bars stand out not only for their delicious taste but also for their commitment to natural and nutritious ingredients.   Authentic Flavor, Natural Ingredients Corny …

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BBC | Dubious Lobbying Insiders Unveiled: Committees Caught in Spying and Blind Signing Fiasco

In the hallowed halls of legislative decision-making, where the echoes of democracy are meant to resound, a different kind of drama has unfolded. Recent revelations have shed light on a clandestine world where different committees vie for influence through dubious means, turning the corridors of power into a stage for espionage and blind signing escapades. …

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CNN | MEP Members Express Dislike for ECON/DEVE Resolution

During the lobbying session on the 17th of April, it became quite apparent that there was one clause that caused a lot of chatter and debates.  The clause was from ECON/DEVE’s resolution and it stated as follows:  “Mandates 2% of the EU budget to be spent increasing defence manufacturing that member nations spend 2% of …

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POLITICO | On Political Campaigning with Annika Arras

On the 17th of April, a group of delegates were joined by professional political campaigner Annika Arras for a master class on the subject. The enthusiasm of our guest speaker helped to inspire and educate the delegates. In the session, Annika introduced herself and then described the different politicians she has worked with, one of …

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FOX NEWS | FEMM Resolution Under Fire: Alleged Bias and Lack of Cooperation

DISCLAIMER: The committee member has asked to stay anonymous, which is why the name on the amendment sheet has been crossed out.  In a recent session of lobbying, proposals regarding education, legislative cooperation, and online speech have sparked controversy and drawn criticism for their perceived biases and lack of cooperation. During the deliberations, a delegate …

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LIVE BLOG | Voting On The ECON/DEVE Resolution

The resolution did not pass Total votes against: 55 in favor:25 abstain: 17 The delegate of Czech Republic delivers the closing speech 17:12 The delegate of Belgium delivers the speech against the resolution 17:09 The floor for open debate questions has closed 17:09 A delegate from the committee responded 17:07 The delegate of Germany was …

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EUobserver | “If you sign mine, I’ll sign yours”

Amendments, textual changes, debates and even some disagreements describe today’s challenge during lobbying.  Having completed their committee meetings, the delegates had the chance to alter the solutions of other delegations and offer their own revisions. Each amendment discussed was an opportunity for further debate and disputes. Some delegates were open minded, they listened attentively to …

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EUobserver | INTERVIEW WITH A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECON/DEVE

How were the committee meetings? Everything was great, I loved the people from my committee, we were working all together, everybody respected each other, communication was also great. ECON/DEVE was the last committee to submit its resolution, what happened? We were just running out of time and we were debating a lot, we spent a …

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