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FleishmanHillard takes great pleasure in inviting you to a late lunch roundtable discussion taking stock of the EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement which entered into force in July 2011. Almost two years on, a clearer picture has emerged of how the deal has impacted our respective economies. We are delighted to announce that Peter Berz, Head of Unit in charge of trade relations with the Far East at the European Commission as well as Prof. Dong-Sung Cho, Professor of Strategy, International Business and Design at Seoul National University, will both be speaking at the event that is set to attract many of Brussels’ distinguished trade community. The roundtable takes place on 15 May between 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm.

While the event is free of charge, please contact Roisin.Carlos@fleishmaneurope.com for registration details.

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FleishmanHillard Brussels is delighted to announce that Ms. Margrethe Vestager, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic and Interior Affairs of Denmark, will be speaking at our upcoming lunch roundtable. The discussion will focus on the growth agenda in a European Union, which faces a pressing need for both improved government balance sheets and economic growth in order to support an economic recovery. Europe is seeking a path that supports both fiscal consolidation and growth. With competing policy objectives, the next steps will be crucial. The roundtable takes place on Monday 13 May between 12.30 and 2, with a light lunch provided.

Contact Alexandra.Necula@fleishmaneurope.com for registration details.

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ST. LOUIS, March 19, 2013 — Fleishman-Hillard has been named the 2013 “Benelux Consultancy of the Year” by industry publication The Holmes Report. The agency’s Belgian operation was recognized particularly for its public affairs work, and the Amsterdam office was noted for its employee communications work. In its recognition, The Holmes Report also called out the Dutch office for its role in the firm’s global crisis communications and business development.

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On Tuesday 29 January 2013 Fleishman-Hillard will host a high-level Roundtable debate with  DG Connect Director General Robert Madelin of the European Commission. Mr. Madelin will present an update on the EU’s ambitious 100 point Digital Agenda program and will explain what lies ahead in the remaining 18 months of the current Commission’s term.

The Digital Agenda for Europe is the EU strategy aimed at stimulating the EU digital economy (the latter grows at seven times the rate of the rest of the economy!). In mid-December the European Commission outlined its new digital priorities for 2013-2014.  Companies whose business lies in broadband, cloud computing, copyright, digital skills will be affected by the upcoming policy agenda of the Commission.

For further information about this event and our FH Brussels Technology team please contact Teresa Calvano on +32 2 230 05 45

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On Tuesday 18 December Fleishman-Hillard Brussels will host a lunch round table discussion on the EU’s role and relevance in the global trade system.

This event will bring together Ms Signe Ratso (Director for Trade Strategy and Analysis as well as Market Access at DG TRADE at the European Commission), Ms Carolyn Irving (Counsellor, Trade Policy, Australian Mission to the EU) and Mr Luciano Mazza de Andrade (Head of the Trade and Economic Section of the Brazilian Mission to the EU) to discuss what Europe needs to do to remain the strong and reliable trading partner it aspires to be and attract the investments needed for its long-term growth.

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