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 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.
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EU Public Affairs conference ‘How Brussels Works’
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?
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.
Future of Pensions in the European Union
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.
Why EU Public Affairs is Different
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
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?
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.
2011: A Year in Review
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
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.
UK Veto: Cameron’s Tough Choice
FH Brussels’ Michael Berendt reflects on the UK veto and what it means for the European Union, the UK’s role in Brussels and party politics in Britain. A former senior Commission official and journalist, Michael writes that Cameron failed to build upon natural alliances with other centre-right national leaders after the decision to withdraw from the European People’s Party. You can read more on our FH Brussels’ team Public Affairs 2.0 blog.
