European Union experience (short version)

I have worked with not for the EU institutions, but for NGOs, public and private bodies.

Young Federalists (JEF) 1978-83
I raised EC funds and organised many international conferences. JEF trained many people who now hold decisive positions within the EU.

Regional Policy (RETI) 1991-3
I revitalised a network of older industrial regions of Europe, recruiting new regions in the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany. We persuaded the EU to double Objective 2 funds to help these regions convert to new economic activity.

Environmental Policy 1995-93
I ran the EU office of BirdLife International, (RSPB in the UKwe got environmental criteria put in structural funds regulations. We stopped Delors and the French government weakening protection of species and strengthened it. We stopped the German government from building a motorway through a protected valley.

South-East
At East Sussex I worked with groups across the South-East to raise the region’s profile in Brussels and attract more funding. Please see separate posting on the South-East.