Politicians seem to have had enough of lobbyists. "Lobbyists into production," ironically suggested Federal Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück at the beginning of 2006. For the first time, a leading politician in Germany has sharply criticized lobbyists. His colleague, Health Minister Ulla Schmidt, demanded during coalition negotiations that lobbyists be allowed "not to set foot in the door" until important decisions for the healthcare system are made. Yet many politicians believe they cannot do without the advice of lobbyists and willingly accept their services. Politicians are increasingly switching sides after their political careers and monetizing their insider knowledge as lobbyists. This book provides a comprehensive insight into the labyrinth of lobbying. Numerous studies and case examples illustrate the daily work of interest representation.