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interest group
An organization or association of people who have common interests and try to influence political or social decisions in their favor.
Die Interessengruppe der Landwirte protestierte gegen die neuen Umweltauflagen.
The farmers' interest group protested against the new environmental regulations.
The word is composed of 'Interessen' (plural of Interesse, interest) and 'Gruppe' (group). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two parts. So it is literally a group that has shared interests.
Eine neue Interessengruppe für den Umweltschutz hat sich gegründet.
A new interest group for environmental protection has been founded.
Common verbs used with 'Interessengruppe' (interest group) describe its actions. An interest group can 'Druck ausüben' (exert pressure), 'Forderungen stellen' (make demands), or 'Interessen vertreten' (represent interests).
Die Interessengruppe übt Druck auf die Regierung aus, um ihre Ziele zu erreichen.
The interest group is exerting pressure on the government in order to achieve its goals.
This term is almost always used in a political, economic, or social context. It describes organizations that try to influence decisions made by politicians and companies (lobbying).
Verschiedene Interessengruppen wurden zur Anhörung im Parlament eingeladen.
Various interest groups were invited to the hearing in parliament.
lobby
Lobby and Interessengruppe can both refer to an association of people with shared goals. Lobby emphasizes political influence through contacts with politicians and decision-makers. Interessengruppe is broader and also fits when a group wants to influence political or social decisions in other ways.
Die Interessengruppe der Anwohner wirbt öffentlich für ihre gemeinsamen Ziele.
The residents’ interest group is publicly campaigning for their shared goals.
Die Lobby der Branche bespricht ihre Forderungen direkt mit Abgeordneten.
The industry lobby is discussing its demands directly with members of parliament.
