The de'ge'pol German Society for Policy Advice is the registered association of professional interest representatives in Germany. As a professional association, it represents common goals and values. Since 2002, it has stood for ethics, trust and transparency in interest representation.

Code of Conduct.

With the de'ge'pol Code of Conduct, the professional ethical basis for interest representation and public affairs communication offline and online has existed since 2003. All members are bound by the de'ge'pol statutes to the de'ge'pol Code of Conduct, compliance with which is checked by a self-monitoring mechanism. Violations can be punished. The code is supplemented by the de'ge'pol catalogue of criteria for quality management.

LobbyING REGULATION.

With the Lobby Register Act, a new legal framework for the representation of interests vis-à-vis the Bundestag and the Federal Government will exist at the federal level from 2022. The de'ge'pol provides guidance on the legal framework of the register, the code of conduct and the reprimand procedure. Furthermore Lobbying Regulation on federal and regional level is monitored constantly.

New: The full text of the Lobby Register Act in a reading version can be found here.

NEtworking.

Our event formats offer members the opportunity to exchange ideas with each other and with politicians as well as experts.

VERZEICHNIS.

All members with their current activities as well as links to their social media profiles can be found in the members' directory. This is currently being revised and will appear in a new form in the future.

QualiTY management.

In addition to the Code of Conduct, which shapes the quality of interest representation in an ethical dimension, the extensive de'ge'pol Criteria Catalogue on Quality Management was created in an intensive exchange between the members. For members, it is the guideline for the professional organisation of their activities.

SEAL OF APPROVAL.

All members can communicate their membership to the outside world by using the de'ge'pol seal of approval.

JOB MARKET.

The de'ge'pol job market provides an overview of vacancies in the field of professional interest representation.

SALARY STUDY.

The de'ge'pol salary study 2020/21 will be presented soon. It has been compiled on the basis of a de'ge'pol survey of the interest representation sector.

Tutorials.

Soon, de'ge'pol will start a series of tutorials. The online seminars offer the opportunity to deal with the topics of code of conduct or lobby register in more depth.

VADEMECUM.

With the volumes of the de'ge'pol Vademecum you will find orientation in the field of interest representation. Available in German only.

The de'ge'pol COM is the platform for the next generation of public and governmental affairs professionals. Here, young professionals from the last Master's year up to three years of professional experience network. As a platform for young professionals of de'ge'pol, the COM offers everything for a successful entry into the professional field of Public Affairs and Governmental Relations.ee

The Advisory Board is an impulse generator and discussion forum from the sector for the sector. The advisory board is composed according to the types of policy advisors and public affairs activists represented in de'ge'pol. In this way, it can bring in the entire range of advocacy in exchange with the de'ge'pol executive board members.

The de'ge'pol W is the network for women political consultants. For women of all career levels who work in the field of political consulting, public affairs, government relations etc. in companies, consultancies, associations, NGOs, scientific institutions, political parties and public institutions.

The de'ge'pol is part of the Europe-wide PACE network and in contact with many European and international public affairs associations.

PErsonal members.

The personal members of de'ge'pol have several years of professional experience or work in companies in the field of interest representation. They are personally committed to the Code of Conduct. All personal members of de'ge'pol can be found in the directory.

CORPORATE MEMBERS.

Companies in the field of advocacy can join the de'ge'pol as corporate members. They nominate up to five representatives. However, all staff members must be committed to the Code of Conduct. Public affairs departments may also join the de'ge'pol. All corporate members of de'ge'pol can be found in the directory.

DE'GE'POL COM.

The de'ge'pol COM is the platform for young professionals in Public & Governmental Affairs. The young professionals of this platform are initially supporting members of de'ge'pol and become full members after three years.

de'ge'pol W.

The de'ge'pol W is the network for female policy advisors. Personal members and representatives of the corporate members become active in this platform.

become a member.

Are you convinced by the offers of de'ge'pol? The de'ge'pol is happy to welcome new members. The best thing is to become a member now.

EXecutive BOARD.

The day-to-day business of de'ge'pol is carried out by a seven-member Executive Board. The chairperson, the treasurer and ethics officer as well as five deputy chairpersons perform this task on an honorary basis and without compensation for expenses.

Transparenz.

The de'ge'pol itself is also transparent in its activities and provides the usual information on transparency in structural and financial terms: Angaben zur Transparenz.

STATUTES.

The statutes of de'ge'pol are kept simple and clear. After all, the life of the association is shaped by its members.

OFFICE.

The heart of de'ge'pol is the office. This is where all de'ge'pol activities are coordinated and - with the exception of the work of the platforms - also implemented. Marius Schmitz is the desk officer and is available to members and interested parties as a contact person: info@degepol.de.