Interessengruppe - Einflussgruppe - Druckgruppe - Pressure Group - Lobbyorganisation - Lobbyverband - Lobbygruppe - Lobbyistenkreis - Seilschaft - Klüngel
A lobby is a group or organization that seeks to influence political or economic decisions in favor of specific interests. Lobbies work by contacting politicians, government officials, or public institutions to shape laws, regulations, and public policies. They may represent businesses, industries, unions, NGOs, or citizen groups. Lobbying can include meetings, expert reports, public campaigns, and financial support within legal limits. It is often viewed ambivalently: some see it as a legitimate part of pluralist democracy, others as a potential source of unequal influence and corruption if transparency and control are lacking.