"Although it may seem that lobbying and influence peddling are similar practices, the main difference lies in legality. Lobbying is a recognised and legal activity, while influence peddling is a crime. The legislation does not consider lobbying to be part of this crime, allowing it to be a legitimate tool for representing private interests in the political sphere."

Read here the full article (only available in portuguese) on the reflection by the Ethics Forum of Católica Porto Business School in VER.