Employer profile
Lobby Control
Köln, DEImpact-drivenAssociationDemocracy & Public GoodsClimate & Environmental Protection
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2005
LocationKöln
About us
Lobby Control is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting transparency and democracy by shedding light on power structures and influence strategies in Germany and the EU. The organization educates the public about lobbying, advocates for democratic oversight, and seeks to establish clear limits on political and public influence. With approximately 29 employees, Lobby Control focuses on lobby control, climate protection, and the power of digital corporations. It provides comprehensive information, conducts campaigns, and is headquartered in Cologne.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthen democratic institutions through lobby control
The organization fosters transparency and democratic oversight by exposing power structures and influence strategies, setting clear limits on political and public influence.
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce power imbalances from lobbying
LobbyControl works to reduce the power of digital corporations like Google and Meta and sets clear limits on the influence of large companies.
Climate Action
Expose climate lobbying for climate action
The organization exposes the detrimental impact of fossil fuel companies and urges public engagement to identify those hindering climate action.
FAQs
Q1What is Lobby Control's mission?
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Lobby Control is a non-profit association committed to fostering transparency and democracy by illuminating power structures and influence strategies in Germany and the EU. The organization educates the public about lobbying, advocates for democratic oversight, and seeks to establish clear limits on political and public influence. It primarily contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), with secondary relevance to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Q2How is Lobby Control funded?
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As a non-profit association, Lobby Control relies on public support for its funding. Operations and goals are financed through donations, gift donations, project donations, and memberships.
Q3What is Lobby Control's legal form and size?
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Lobby Control is a non-profit association (e.V.) and is classified as an NGO and think tank. The organization employs between 11 and 50 staff members, with a current count of 29 employees.
Q4Where is Lobby Control headquartered?
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Lobby Control is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The organization operates from a single location.
Q5Where can I find job openings at Lobby Control?
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Current job openings at Lobby Control are available directly on the organization's website. Interested individuals can view the listings at https://www.lobbycontrol.de/ueber-uns/jobs/.
Q6What are Lobby Control's main areas of work?
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Lobby Control focuses on lobby control and transparency regulations, the influence of lobbying on climate, and the power of digital corporations. The organization educates about lobby networks, political PR campaigns, and political financing to foster a strong and vibrant democracy.
