Interessengeleitete Gesetzgebung.

The article "Interest-driven Legislation" deals with the topic of lobbying in democracy. It points out that interest groups are an indispensable part of pluralistic democracy and are protected by constitutional law. However, it can be problematic when these groups exert influence on legislation. Various legal means are mentioned to enforce interests, such as public relations, demonstrations, and donations to political parties. The weaknesses of lobbying are also highlighted and examined to determine whether a reassessment of parliamentarism is necessary. Examples of lobbying excesses are mentioned, such as the influence of the automotive lobby in the diesel scandal. Various solution strategies are presented on how the state can deal with lobbying, including the regulation of lobbying and the creation of plurality. The text addresses the topic of lobbying in Germany and Switzerland and proposes measures to curb the influence of lobbyists. [Extracted from the article]