Why this crash course?
Germany is one of the world’s largest markets – and one of the most regulated. If your company wants to operate here successfully, you must understand how political decisions are made and how to build the right stakeholder relationships.
Our Crash Course: Lobbying in Germany gives you practical tools and insights to navigate the complex landscape of German politics and public affairs. Specifically tailored for foreign companies, this course helps you answer key questions:
What you will learn
In an intensive 3 – 4 hour session, offered as a live digital workshop or on-site in Berlin, we cover:
German political system
Who is this for?
- International companies new to Germany
- Public Affairs teams based outside of Germany
- Corporate leaders preparing market entry or expansion
- Investors, scale-ups, legal & public policy experts
Format & Pricing
Format: Live digital workshop or on-site in Berlin
Duration: 3–4 hours
Language: English
Price: Starting at 2.000 €
Optional Add-on: One-on-one advisory
Your trainers
Our consultants at elfnullelf are experienced advisors in strategy and political communication (see our team). We are based in Berlin and active in fields such as health, finance, energy, mobility, construction and digital policy.
We don’t just teach theory – we work on real political cases every day. Our approach: clear, concise, connected.
Why elfnullelf?
- 🇩🇪 Based in Berlin’s government district (11011)
- 🧠 Experts in German public affairs & regulation
- 💡 Trusted by German SMEs and international corporates
- 🧭 Digital, agile, and strategy-driven
Non-binding request
Book your workshop now at the date that suits you best and choose between personalized one-on-one coaching or an engaging group workshop.
We’ll be in touch with you right away!
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. The workshop is specifically designed for participants who are new to the German political and regulatory environment. We explain the political institutions, decision-making processes, and the role of stakeholders step by step.
Germany is one of Europe’s key markets, and political decisions directly affect your business. This workshop helps you understand how to build relationships with policymakers, anticipate regulatory changes, and position your company effectively in Germany.
Yes. We focus on the specific challenges international organizations face in Germany: cultural differences, local expectations of lobbying, and how to align headquarters’ strategies with the German political environment.
The program combines short inputs with practical exercises. You will learn stakeholder mapping, political monitoring, and goal-setting for your public affairs activities in Germany. Sessions are interactive, so you can bring your company’s concrete questions.
The entire workshop is conducted in English. All materials and templates are also provided in English. We explain German political terminology so that you can use it confidently in practice.
You will receive templates for stakeholder management and monitoring, as well as a comprehensive PDF of the slides for future reference.
The content is delivered in two sessions of about 2.5 hours each. This allows flexibility – you can complete both sessions on one day with a longer break or split them across two days, depending on your schedule.
Once you submit your request, we confirm the date with you by email or video call and clarify your specific learning objectives. For team workshops, we prepare a tailored offer.
Do you have further questions?
Feel free to contact us via phone +49 30 400 54 100 or mail berlin@elfnullelf.de.