Fleishman-Hillard in European Union

Talking ‘Reputation’ at Public Affairs Action Day

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:37:56 +0000

On February 8th, Fleishman-Hillard will lead a panel discussion about reputation as part of the European Public Affairs Action Day in Brussels. Francoise Humbert, Communications Director at CEFIC, the European Chemical Industry Council, and Florence Ranson, Senior Adviser at the European Banking Federation will join Fleishman-Hillard’s Anita Kelly to discuss “How to harness reputation to succeed in Brussels”. The sold-out event brings together the Brussels public affairs community and takes place at the Renaissance Hotel. Full details are available on the event website.

Efficiency, renewables and fossil fuels – What’s the right energy for Europe?

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:10:09 +0000

On 25 January Fleishman-Hillard Brussels organised a roundtable discussion on the future of the EU energy mix, with a particular emphasis on the role that energy efficiency could play in this context. A discussion paper laying down the terms of the debate had been prepared by the FH energy team for the occasion. 50 participants were there to listen to Dagmara Koska, Member of Cabinet of Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger, delivering insights on the Energy Efficiency Directive, probably the most topical issue in the energy field at the moment. Her discussion with Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Associate at E3G also touched upon a variety of subjects, such as financing instruments, the need for affordable energy and the interconnections between the EU ETS, the Renewable Energy Directive and energy efficiency legislation. The event offered the opportunity for participants representing various parts of the energy sector to voice their own views and recommendations on the future of energy policy.

EU Public Affairs conference ‘How Brussels Works’

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:04:44 +0000

On February 9th and 10th the Quadriga University of Applied Sciences and European Agenda will host the EU Public Affairs conference ‘How Brussels Works’ at the Crowne Plaza in Brussels. Fleishman-Hillard’s Digital Strategist Steffen Thejll-Moller will run a workshop on digital and Public Affairs, showcasing a number of traditional Public Affairs needs – be it reaching stakeholders, gathering intelligence, building coalitions – and ways in which to best integrate them with online tools and tactics.

For the complete programme and to register, please visit ‘How Brussels Works’

PR in Europe – a driver for social change?

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:56:24 +0000

Juergen H. Gangoly, Managing Partner of The Skills Group, Fleishman-Hillard’s Austrian affiliate, explains how the economic crisis is bringing about positive change for immigrant communities in Austria – and what his firm is doing to encourage this development.

Read: The Rise and Rise of Ethno PR in Europe

Future of Pensions in the European Union

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:44:08 +0000

Fleishman-Hillard Brussels’ Nick Reinhardt edits a new book on the current and future role of pensions in Europe.

The book addresses the role of European pensions in a changing world, pensions funds in the EU regulatory environment and the role of pensions in the real economy. Contributors to the book include senior industry figures as well as European regulators and policymakers from across the European Union institutions. It was commissioned to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the European Federation for Retirement Provision (EFRP). It is co-sponsored by Fleishman-Hillard, the European Venture Capital Association and Aviva.

Read: Nick Reinhardt Pensions in Europe

Why EU Public Affairs is Different

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:26:10 +0000

James Stevens writes the ‘View from Brussels’ column in the latest edition of Public Affairs News.

His article appears in the December 2011 edition of Public Affairs News, a leading public affairs trade media publication that covers the industry in Brussels and London. James returned to Brussels from an assignment in Washington D.C. in early 2010. In the column, he underlines that differences in the speed of decision-making, access to decision-makers and the link between electors and elected may make for better policy and public affairs on this side of the Atlantic.

Read: View from Brussels, Public Affairs News December 2011: Why EU Public Affairs is Better

Communicating Chemicals with Passion

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:30:09 +0000

Fleishman-Hillard Brussels’ Nick Andrews challenges the chemical sector to communicate with passion in a piece in Chemistry&Industry Magazine‘s January 2012 edition.

In a thought-provoking commentary in the Society of Chemical Industry’s monthly magazine, Nick Andrews, a corporate reputation specialist at Fleishman-Hillard Brussels, challenges the chemical sector to address its reputation by setting out a future in which others can believe, and communicate it passionately, over time.

Read: Why the Chemicals Industry Needs to Communicate With Passion

Event: What’s the Right Energy for Europe?

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:26:41 +0000

Fleishman-Hillard Brussels hosts a luncheon roundtable on ‘Efficiency, renewables and fossil fuels – what’s the right energy for Europe?’ in Brussels on Wednesday 25 January 2012.

Ms. Dagmara Koska, Member of the Cabinet for European Commissioner for Energy Gunther Oettinger and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Senior Associate at E3G, an independent not-for-profit organisation, will address the roundtable discussion as guest speakers.

With ongoing debate about the most cost-effective means to increase the EU’s energy security and reduce its CO2 emissions, energy efficiency seems like the ultimate response to the EU’s energy challenges. In an era of fiscal discipline, will energy efficiency distract from the investments needed to meet targets for renewable energy or can Europe create a win-win where both objectives are achieved?

Our speakers will reflect on a variety of questions, such as financing the transition to a low-carbon economy, the possibility of a fossil-free society in the near future, and the conditions needed for a large-scale uptake of clean energy technologies.

To receive further information about this event, please email sebastien.deroos@fleishmaneurope.com

2011: A Year in Review

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:02:49 +0000

2011 has been a year of political turbulence in the European Union and around the world. Ilana Bet-El, Senior Policy Advisor at Fleishman-Hillard Brussels, takes a look back at the major geopolitical developments of the last twelve months, a year that has seen seismic political, economic and social change across the globe.

Read: 2011 A Year in Review

Making Public Affairs More Effective

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:21:11 +0000

Fleishman-Hillard digital strategist Steffen Thejll-Moller explains how digital tools can make public affairs strategies more effective. Writing on his own blog, Steffen uses an infographic that starts from the basic activities of a public affairs professional in Brussels to explain how different forms of digital communications and specific digital tools can be used in support of public affairs activities, such as monitoring and intelligence, third party mobilisation and direct advocacy towards policymakers.