Alun perin vastustimme mietintöä, koska sillä sovellettiin samoja sääntöjä lobbaajiin kuin julkisiin elimiin, kuten EU:n alueellisiin edustajiin. ###>We were initially opposed to the report since it applied the same rules to lobbyists as to public bodies, including the regions' representatives to the EU; following our requests, however, the report was amended.