The story could give the impression that policy making is a linear process. This is not the case in reality. The decision – making process in the public sector is more consultative, collaborative and transparent than in a commercial enterprise. Government officials are required to take the needs of all stakeholders into account. Social groups and their representatives can lobby for certain proposals. Proposals are discussed in Parliament and by means of a process lf revision, fine-tuning, and various sign-off steps and ultimately become a final decision, for example, in the form of a law. The process contains various loops and checks and balances to ensure that the consequences for all stakeholders are being considered and a growing insight can be taken into account.