Activities

What does EURIM Do?

How does EURIM achieve influence?

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What does EURIM do?

 EURIM works at three main levels;-

·         Setting the Political Agenda: examples have included regulatory convergence (1995-7), Y2K (1997) and E-Government (2000-1); current priorities include E-Crime, UK competitiveness in the global knowledge economy and "visions" for 2010 (Government, Broadband etc.) for inclusion in 2005 party manifestos.

·         Pre-legislative/consultative scrutiny: past examples include the Copyright Directive, RIPA and the 2003 Communications Act; current priorities include personal identity and data sharing.

·        Response to consultations: past examples have included most of the e-commerce related directives; other examples to date in 2004 have included E-Learning (DfES) and Police Reform (Home Office).

EURIM also organises formal and informal activities for interaction with ministers, officials, parliamentarians and policy advisors to help ensure that members' concerns are heard and considered at all other levels within the policymaking process.

How does EURIM achieve influence?

EURIM monitors the priorities of its members and observers and organises round table discussion on issues of concern which are not already being well addressed elsewhere. The conclusions are summarised and circulated for comment. Working groups are created when there is agreement on the need to clarify debate and/or secure the political priority and resources necessary for recommendations to be implemented and effective. The reputation of EURIM is built upon the value of such activities in helping members to monitor progress and secure action, especially on "difficult" issues, without unnecessary publicity or controversy. The EURIM newsletter and other reports are also highly valued by many in senior positions.