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German Lobbyist Transparency Dataset
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About
This dataset provides detailed information on German government lobbyists for the year 2024, compiled from the German Parliament Lobby Register. Its primary purpose is to enhance transparency regarding lobbyists' influence on the government's decision-making process in Berlin. The dataset includes data parsed from what was originally a PDF register, making it more accessible. It covers individuals and legal entities engaged in lobbying activities, detailing their registration and disclosure obligations under the new lobbying act. This act mandates immediate registration for lobbying activities carried out regularly, intended to be permanent, conducted commercially for third parties, or involving more than 50 separate contacts within three months. The dataset helps to shed light on these activities and the associated compliance challenges for impacted companies.
Columns
The dataset includes the following columns:
- Name: The name of the lobby group.
- RegNr: The unique lobby number assigned to the entity.
- ErstEintrag: The date of the first entry into the database.
- LetzteÄnd: The date of the last change or update in the database.
- Tätigkeit: The category of the area of interest in which the lobbying is conducted.
- Interessen: Specific areas of interest and projects.
- FinanzAufw: Details regarding annual financial expenditures in the area of interest representation.
- Betrag: The specific amount of financial expenditure, in Euros.
- Geschäftsjahr: The business year to which the financial data pertains.
- VollzeitEquiv: The full-time equivalent of persons employed in the area of interest representation.
- Regelungen: Information on concrete regulatory proposals.
- Stellungnahmen: Details on statements or expert opinions provided.
- GrundVerweig: The reason stated for refusing to provide certain information.
- Beschäftigte: The number of employees in the area of interest representation.
- Auftraggeber: Information on clients and commissioning parties.
Distribution
The dataset is typically available in a CSV file format. Specific numbers for rows or records are not explicitly available in the provided information, nor is the total file size detailed. However, it contains unique values for various columns, indicating a substantial collection of records. The dataset is provided in German.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing lobbying influence on German government decision-making processes in Berlin.
- Monitoring government transparency and accountability.
- Assessing compliance challenges and obligations for companies involved in lobbying activities.
- Conducting research on public policy and government affairs in Germany.
- Investigative journalism regarding financial contributions and areas of interest of lobby groups.
Coverage
The geographic scope of the dataset is Germany, with a specific focus on Berlin and its government processes. The time range primarily covers 2024, as indicated by the dataset's title, but includes data points from as early as 2022, particularly for first entries and business years. The dataset's scope encompasses individuals and legal entities that engage in lobbying activities and are required to register with the German Parliament Lobby Register.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and academics studying political science, public administration, and transparency.
- Journalists seeking to report on lobbying activities and government influence.
- Policy analysts interested in understanding the landscape of interest representation in Germany.
- Compliance officers and legal professionals advising organisations on lobbying regulations.
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) advocating for transparency and good governance.
- Data scientists and analysts for quantitative analysis of lobbying trends.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- German Parliament Lobby Register
- Germany Lobbying Data 2024
- Berlin Government Influence Records
- German Lobbyist Transparency Dataset
- German Interest Representation Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: German Government Lobbyists 2024
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