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Training Finding a job in EU Affairs in Brussels
by Dr Dan LUCA
21 June 2012
About Dan LUCA
bull Managing Director at DL International (since 2004) bull European Network Director at EurActivcom (since January
2001) amp Founder of EurActiv in Romania (October 2003) bull Teaching at University of Gorizia (Italy) Brussels and Bucharest bull Member of International Jury Awards IRU (International Road
Transport Union) City Trophy Award and EACA (European Association of Communications Agencies) Care Awards
bull Formerly worked for a PHARE project in Romania (project ldquoTraining in EU Affairsrdquo - Implementing Authority European Institute of Romania) (2000)
bull Founder of two associations - House of Europe in Cluj-Napoca (1996) and the Romania ndash EUrdquo Club in Brussels (2003)
bull Author of numerous books articles and studies on European Union
bull Blogging since 2007 ndash wwwcasaeuropeiblogspotcom (Romanian language partially also in English)
Agenda
1800 - 2100 ldquoExplaining the marketrdquo
by Dan LUCA
July 2012
ldquoHow to get the job you wantrdquo
by Anneli PROHASKA
Target EU Affairs amp ldquoprivate sectorldquo
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
EU Institutions complex
European Parliament
European Commission
Council of the EU
bullCommittee of Regions
bullEuropean Economic and Social Committee
bullEuropean Court of Auditors
bullEuropean Central Bank
bullCourt of Justice of the European Communities
bulletc
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
About Dan LUCA
bull Managing Director at DL International (since 2004) bull European Network Director at EurActivcom (since January
2001) amp Founder of EurActiv in Romania (October 2003) bull Teaching at University of Gorizia (Italy) Brussels and Bucharest bull Member of International Jury Awards IRU (International Road
Transport Union) City Trophy Award and EACA (European Association of Communications Agencies) Care Awards
bull Formerly worked for a PHARE project in Romania (project ldquoTraining in EU Affairsrdquo - Implementing Authority European Institute of Romania) (2000)
bull Founder of two associations - House of Europe in Cluj-Napoca (1996) and the Romania ndash EUrdquo Club in Brussels (2003)
bull Author of numerous books articles and studies on European Union
bull Blogging since 2007 ndash wwwcasaeuropeiblogspotcom (Romanian language partially also in English)
Agenda
1800 - 2100 ldquoExplaining the marketrdquo
by Dan LUCA
July 2012
ldquoHow to get the job you wantrdquo
by Anneli PROHASKA
Target EU Affairs amp ldquoprivate sectorldquo
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
EU Institutions complex
European Parliament
European Commission
Council of the EU
bullCommittee of Regions
bullEuropean Economic and Social Committee
bullEuropean Court of Auditors
bullEuropean Central Bank
bullCourt of Justice of the European Communities
bulletc
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Agenda
1800 - 2100 ldquoExplaining the marketrdquo
by Dan LUCA
July 2012
ldquoHow to get the job you wantrdquo
by Anneli PROHASKA
Target EU Affairs amp ldquoprivate sectorldquo
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
EU Institutions complex
European Parliament
European Commission
Council of the EU
bullCommittee of Regions
bullEuropean Economic and Social Committee
bullEuropean Court of Auditors
bullEuropean Central Bank
bullCourt of Justice of the European Communities
bulletc
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Target EU Affairs amp ldquoprivate sectorldquo
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
EU Institutions complex
European Parliament
European Commission
Council of the EU
bullCommittee of Regions
bullEuropean Economic and Social Committee
bullEuropean Court of Auditors
bullEuropean Central Bank
bullCourt of Justice of the European Communities
bulletc
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
EU Institutions complex
European Parliament
European Commission
Council of the EU
bullCommittee of Regions
bullEuropean Economic and Social Committee
bullEuropean Court of Auditors
bullEuropean Central Bank
bullCourt of Justice of the European Communities
bulletc
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
EU Institutions complex
European Parliament
European Commission
Council of the EU
bullCommittee of Regions
bullEuropean Economic and Social Committee
bullEuropean Court of Auditors
bullEuropean Central Bank
bullCourt of Justice of the European Communities
bulletc
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
UK Representation to the EU
httpukeufcogovukenabout-uswho27s-whoour-teams Team bull The Permanent Representative Kim Darroch has overall
responsibility for managing UKREP negotiating the UKrsquos interests in the EU and providing policy advice to the Europe Minister Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister
bull He works alongside Andy Lebrecht the Deputy Permanent Representative
bull and Julian Braithwaite representative on the Political and Security Committee Three Ambassadorial level representatives are supported by a team of ten senior managers known as Counsellors
bull Eight of these manage teams who are responsible for promoting UK interests on a specific area of EU policy
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
West Midlands
httpwwwwmcouncilsgovukbrussels-office bull West Midlands Councils brings together all
33 councils in the West Midlands the Full Council includes all the council leaders
bull It provides a range of services to councils and other public sector organisations through its training and consultancy services in areas such as Human Resources and councilor development
bull It also represents key local government interests by promoting and supporting its member authorities as democratic bodies providing public services as well as influencing policies which affect the lsquoeconomic social and environmental well beingrsquo of their communities
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
West Finland European Office
httpenwfeofi The West Finland European Office (WFEO) is a joint office
situated in Brussels representing four Regional Councils in Western Finland South Ostrobothnia Central Finland Ostrobothnia and Satakunta
The Office promotes the interests of West Finland in the EU together with Regional Councils and other significant regional actors
How they Function bull The WFEOrsquos activities cover several different fields and consist of
many different tasks On weekdays our working days are composed of meetings participating in seminars following various media and of course taking care of assignments given to us by our clients
bull In addition to regular activities the WFEO makes a domestic tour of its regions twice a year
bull The WFEO also organises an annual seminar in Brussels
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
West Finland European Office
45 Square Ambiorix B-1000 Brussels tel + 32 2 286 90 81 fax +32 2 286 90 89 e-mail europeanofficewestfinlandbe Internet httpwwwwfafi
Mr Kjell Nybacka Director
Ms Krista Huhtala-Jenks EU Policy Adviser
Trainee Ms Sanna Hautamaumlki
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Representation of Veneto Region to Brussels
httpwwwregionevenetoitLa+RegioneSede+di+Bruxelles
Direzione Sede di Bruxelles
Direttore Stefano BELTRAME
Recapiti Direzione Sede di Bruxelles Avenue de Tervuren 67 - 1040 Bruxelles
Tel +32 2 7437010 +39 041 2794810 Fax +32 2 7437019 E-mail bruxellesregionevenetoit
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
The Stockholm Region EU Office
httpwwwstockholmregionorgwebsite1101023indexphp
The Stockholm Region EU Office is a nonprofit organization Members include the City of Stockholm Stockholm County Council Stockholm County Association of Local Authorities Uppsala Regional Council Soumlrmland Regional Council Vaumlstmanland Association of Local Authorities and County Council and the Council for the Maumllar Region
bull The objectives of the Stockholm Region EU Office are to encourage members of the Stockholm-Maumllar region and promote their economic interests by providing them services related to EU affairs
bull The Stockholm Region EU Office keeps an active dialogue with its members and with organizations such as the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions government parliament ministries universities colleges and industrial organizations
bull The office follows the work of the EU institutions and establishes contacts with decision makers and organizations to influence EU policies and programs
bull The office also supports its members in connection with plenary sessions of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
City of Prague
httpwwwprague-houseeu
EU funds bull The City of Prague and its municipalities have the possibility
of drawing finances from EU structural funds For the transitory period of 2004-2006 the established programmes of the Single Programming Document for Objectives 2 and 3 (SPD 2 SPD3) continue in 2007 ndash 2013 in the Operational Programme Prague Adaptability and Competitiveness (OPPA OPPK)
bull Apart from the EU structural programmes mentioned above it is possible to submit applications for finances in announced tenders for Community Programmes when it is possible to ask for so-called lsquosoftrsquo ie non-investment projects For more information on the community programmes see Community Programmes
bull The City of Prague and its Representation in Brussels helps during the establishing of partnerships between individual town municipalities and regions of the EU membership states
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
G-4 Office in Brussels (1)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
bull In 2003 the four largest cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague and Utrecht) came together to open their own G-4 (Grote or Big 4) representation at the European Union in Brussels
bull As regional and local governments are becoming increasingly responsible for the implementation of European policy it is essential to have ones interests well represented
Influence of Brussels bull Brussels makes decisions on approximately half of all new
national legislation and regulations bull The influence of Brussels is increasing in everyday life The
environment the Euro competition policy the European emergency number 112 the free movement of people and goods food safety uniform European standards for the quality of drinking water are but a few examples
bull The European Union has harmonised legislation in many diverse areas A substantial part of decision making in the Dutch parliament involves the implementation of agreements made by the joint Member States in Brussels
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
G-4 Office in Brussels (2)
httpwwwdenhaagnlenresidentstoG4-Office-in-Brusselshtm
Intensive cooperation bull In the vast complex European circuit G-4 cooperates intensively
with the Dutch government the European Parliament the Committee of the Regions the Dutch Permanent Representation and many European interest groups of local authorities
European lobbying partnerships bull Cooperation is a condition for success In the first place within G-
4 itself Then beyond its confines bull In reality however G-4 is just one of many lobby groups in
Brussels bull When it comes to getting your interests represented it is thus
crucial to find partners bull These are parties pursuing similar interests on specific lobbying
issues or which are hoping for a subsidy or other benefits for comparable projects
bull The G-4 is therefore partner in the House of European Cities Municipalities and Regions
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Countries Regions Cities plenty
Permanent representations of EU member states
Permanent representations of European Regions
Representations of Cities
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Sharing knowledge
Since you are in Brussels have you been in contact with your national regional city representation
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
ORGANISED BY Fondation EurActiv
Corporate Survey 2007
Target corporate representatives
Survey period 7th of May ndash 13th of July 2007
Number respondents 292 of whom 87 are based in Brussels
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
What is the main area in which your company is active
Ranking
26
20
1211
9 8 8
42
2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Other (please specify)
Banking amp Finance
Energy
IT amp Telecom
Transport
Chemicals
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Retail
Media amp Entertainment
1 Banking amp Finance
2 Energy
3 IT amp Telecom
(Open answers considered)
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
How many people work in yourhellip
Corporate EU affairs offices are typically either small (up to 5 people) or large (above 15
people) or indeed non existent especially for respondents outside Brussels
43
73
13
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
public affairs department in European
headquarter
51
85
28
7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1-5 6 - 10 11 - 15 More than
15
Not relevant
no such
organisation
Brussels representative office
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
How many organisations is your company member of
currently using
Ranking
1 European industry associations (3641)
2 Brussels think-tanks (3205)
3 Public Affairs consultancies (3141)
43 of companies are not using consultancies
Only Brussels answers considered
None 1 2 2-5 More
than 5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Public Affairs consultancies
Brussels think ndash tanks
European industry associations
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Microsoft EU
httpwwwmicrosofteuaboutaspx
Lisa Boch-Andersen
Chief Editor Microsoft Europe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Mission ndash EU Federations
bull ldquoEurometaux constitutes the interface between the European non-ferrous metals industry and the European authorities and international or intergovernmental bodiesrdquo
bull ldquoIt is committed to establishing dialogue with the latter in order to ensure early consultation in all fields of policy and legislation that may affect industry and to asserting the sectors views and positions in this respectrdquo
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
How do you measure the success of your organisation
11
11
21
26
35
52
65
73
74
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Your association becoming more global
Trend analysis
Budget increase
Impact measurement of EU lobbying through analysis of
cost savings for the industry
Positive mentions in the media
Growth of membership
Achievements versus planned agreed actions
Feedback from members
Recognition by high-level decision-makers
The key criteria for measuring the success of the association is the
recognition by high-level decision-makers and by the members
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
What added value do you offer to your members
26
42
51
56
70
82
84
85
85
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Training amp Education
Industry statistics standards
Image building
Netw orking w ith peers
Sharing experience liaising w ith other industry representatives
Communication on policy issues
Representation in Brussels
Monitoring EU legislation
Policy influence via lobbying advocacy
More than 80 of respondents said their members expect them to communicate
and lobby on EU legislation and policy issues
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
18
36
41
63
65
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
National general media
International general media
National specialised media
Industry media and newsletters
Specialised EU affairs media
In your external communication which media are more
relevant
Both specialised EU affairs and industry media are considered
to be more relevant than national media
copy EurActivcom Federations Survey 2009
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Business Europe
wwwbusinesseuropeeu Mission bull BUSINESSEUROPE plays a crucial role in Europe as the main
horizontal business organisation at EU level bull Through its 41 member federations BUSINESSEUROPE
represents 20 million companies from 35 countries bull Its main task is to ensure that companies interests are
represented and defended vis-agrave-vis the European institutions with the principal aim of preserving and strengthening corporate competitiveness
The headquarters in Brussels httpwwwbusinesseuropeeucontentdefaultaspPageID=602
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
CEFIC
wwwceficorg
bull Cefic the European Chemical Industry Council represents an industry which makes an invaluable contribution to the welfare and quality of life of European citizens
bull The European chemical industry is a key contributor to the sustainable development of our society ideally equipped to provide solutions to global challenges such as climate change
Find a job at Cefic
httpwwwceficorgAbout-usJob-vacancies
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Financial services ndash EU federations
bull EBF
bull ESBG
bull European Association of Public Banks
bull European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB)
bull CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation
bull European Mortgage Federation
bull Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE)
hellip
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
EWEA - European Wind Energy
Association
httpwwweweaorg
bull The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide
bull It is ideally situated in the heart of the EU district of Brussels ensuring close proximity to European decision-makers
bull It has over 700 members from almost 60 countries
Team httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=18
There are currently 3 positions open in EWEA
httpwwweweaorgindexphpid=1483
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
ETUC
wwwetucorg
bull The ETUC exists to speak with a single voice on behalf of the common interests of workers at European level
bull Founded in 1973 it now represents 84 trade union organisations in 36 European countries plus 12 industry-based federations
Staff
httpwwwetucorgr62
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Chamber of Commerce
AmCham
httpwwwamchameueu
British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium
httpwwwbritchambe
Italy
wwwccitabelcom
EuroChambres
wwweurochambresbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Industry amp Unions 3 000 associations
Corporations Brussels representative office
Trade associationsIndustry federations
Chambers of commerce
Unions
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
GPlus
httpwwwgpluseuropecomhome
bull Political and media advisers drawn together by a shared passion for politics communications and European affairs
bull Specialised in European decision-making and how this can affect your business and your reputation both at EU and national level
bull GPlus helps clients think through their objectives in Brussels and other European capitals guiding you through the complicated relationship between the two
People
httpwwwgpluseuropecompeople
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
HampK
httpwwwhillandknowltonbe
HampK in Brussels ensures that clients communicate their points of view to the audiences that matter
Working the Brussels media and policy scenes for over four decades
A team of 50 people from 13 countries speaking 16 languages
The diverse and dynamic team consistently delivers bold campaigns with real commercial return
The Team
httpwwwhillandknowltonbeour-team
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Grayling
Grayling in Brussels
Established in Brussels in 1989
30 multilingual specialists who can work in more than 10 languages
Headed by Russell Patten who has over 20 years of experience in Brussels
Founding member of the European Public Affairs and Consultancies Association (EPACA)
The Team
httpbegraylingcomGraylingBelgiumTheBrusselsManagementTeam
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Tipik
httpwwwtipikeu
Tipik is a Brussels based communications agency
115 professionals from 30 countries
Juan Ancas ndash Managing Director
Communication consultants audiovisual producers event organisers web technicians graphic designers content editors translators hellip
httpwwwtipikeujobs
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Kellen Europe
httpkelleneuropecom
bull Kellen Europersquos primary objective is to provide key professional services to European and global business associations individual membership organisations and special interest groups
bull They are dedicated to the concept of Association Management in Europe
httpkelleneuropecomwhophp
httpkelleneuropecomjobsphp
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Consultancies many
Public Relations
Public Affairs
Association Management
EU project management
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
WWF
httpwwwwwfeu bull WWFs European Policy Programme is organised as a
Belgian AISBL (association internationale sans but lucratif international in other words a not-for-profit association)
bull It is registered on the European Unions Transparency Register
Team httpwwwwwfeuabout_uswwf_eu_staff Latest Job Opportunities httpwwwwwfeuabout_uslatest_jobs
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
CEPS - The Centre for European Policy
Studies
wwwcepseu
bull Founded in Brussels in 1983 the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today
bull CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world
Staff
httpwwwcepseustafflist
Administrative staff
Research staff
httpwwwcepseucontentopportunities-ceps
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
NGOs active Think-Tanks
influential
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
European Free Alliance wwwe-f-aorg
European Liberal Democrat and Reform
European Peoples Party
Party of European Socialists
European Green Party
Other European political parties bullEuropean Free Alliance bullAlliance for Europe of the Nations bullEU Democrats bullEuropean Democratic Party bullEurope United bullNewropeans bullParty of the European Left
European Political parties growing
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
European Political Parties (not the groups in the EP)
ELDR - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
httpwwweldreuenindexphp
bull The European Liberal Democrat and Reform party (ELDR) is the party for liberal democrat values in Europe The ELDR provides an increasingly vital link between citizens and the EU institutions and is continuously growing in size and significance
bull ELDR consists of 55 member parties across Europe Liberal Democrats created their European political family in 1976 in view of the first European elections In 1993 ELDR was established as a true transnational political party
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Political foundations
CES - Centre for European Studies
wwwthinkingeuropeeu
The Centre for European Studies is a European political foundation representing a new phase in Europe-wide policy formation and research embodying a pan-European mindset
httpwwwthinkingeuropeeuabout_structure_intstructure_staffasp
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Media 800 accredited shrinking
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
What do you think are the main roles of your publicationrsquos Brussels correspondent
9
13
13
14
24
33
42
44
49
57
62
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Taking final decision on EU articles published
Giving ideas for coverage
Providing datasource for editing in domestic redaction on EU issues
Providing datasource for input in ldquodomestic articlerdquo
Not relevant we do not have a Brussels correspondent
Providing articlesfeatures on demand
Providing unplanned newsscoops
Following an issue over time
Providing background information
Covering important planned news
Providing analysiscomment
The importance of providing in-depth analysis on the subject in focus
copy EurActivcom Media Survey 2007
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Law firms
White amp Case
httpwwwwhitecasecombrussels
bull In Brussels since 1967
bull European Law practice
bull Experienced team of Belgian lawyers who advise on corporate commercial and financial law
Chiomenti
wwwchiomentinet
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
British Farming
httpwwwnfuonlinecom bull The NFU champions British farming and provides
professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members It is the largest farming organisation in the UK providing a strong respected and independent voice for the industry Its head office is at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire (LINK) but it also has offices in London and Brussels
bull The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members subscriptions We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
Platform organizations
ANEC - The European Consumer Voice
httpwwwaneceuanecasp
CEN-CENELEC
httpwwwceneucenpagesdefaultaspx
EUREKA - A Network for Market Oriented RampD
wwweurekanetworkorg
COST- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
wwwcosteu
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
International Organisations
IRU - International Road Transport Union
httpwwwiruorg
bull Founded in Geneva in 1948 the International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation which upholds the interests of bus coach taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide
IFAH Europe - International Federation for Animal Health
httpwwwifahsecorg
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
UN in Brussels
wwwunricorgen
bull The United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) opened in Brussels in January 2004 replacing nine closed UN Information Centres in European capitals following a decision by the UN General Assembly
bull The Centre is organized into nine geographical and thematic desks and a library
bull UNRIC works with all stake holders in Europe - the European Union institutions governments all segments of the civil society and of course the media
bull UNRIC aims to inform but also to engage Europeans in issues of global reach
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
UN in Brussels
wwwunbrusselsorg
bull The United Nations team brings together 26 specialised agencies funds and programmes spanning the development humanitarian and human rights work of the UN
bull The Director of the UN Office in Brussels is the representative of the UN Secretary-General to the European Union institutions
bull The team works to build understanding and support for UN system activities within the EU institutions and amongst a wider public in Europe
wwweurowhointenhome
wwwuneporg
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe
The Community of ldquoEU Actorsrdquo
Where are your ldquocompatriotsrdquo in EU Brussels
Dan LUCA
infodlinternationalbe