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☁️A cloudy Brussels sets the stage for the upcoming European Parliament hearings, where Commissioner-designates will outline the EU’s path to clean energy, industrial strategy, and climate action.   Today, we’re thrilled to launch our latest analysis, focusing on what lies ahead for the EU’s energy, industrial, and climate strategies.   Continuing this series, we have insights from Publyon EU’s own energy experts, Niels van den Ouden and Thomas Willems, on the top issues that Commissioners-designate Wopke Hoekstra, Dan Jørgensen, and Stéphane Séjourné will address in their upcoming hearings.   💡 Each Commissioner-designate’s priorities reveal a focus on ambitious climate action, clean energy security, and industrial competitiveness—key areas that will shape Europe’s path to net-zero, energy independence, and global economic resilience amidst today’s challenges.   If your business is in energy, industry, or any sector impacted by climate policy, check out our latest article for a sector-specific take on what’s at stake! 👇   #EUClimate #EnergyTransition #EUIndustry #CommissionerHearings

Our team continues to grow, and we’re thrilled to welcome Thomas Willems as our new Public Affairs Consultant! 🎉 Since joining in October, Thomas has been an immediate asset to our team, bringing fresh energy and expertise to our public affairs work. Beyond his impressive language répertoire, Thomas’s career could be a behind-the-scenes tour of European diplomacy and policy. From leading UN outreach at the Belgian Embassy in Rome to shaping strategic initiatives at the European Space Agency (ESA), he’s also led impactful campaigns at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and much more.  But besides his professional path, what fun fact can we gather from his personal life? Here is one ➡ Thomas is a former Belgian national champion in multi-hull sailing, having won the Belgian competition in a catamaran in 2019! Welcome Thomas! 👏

🕔This is an exciting time in Brussels - all eyes and ears are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Commissioner hearings! What can we expect at this stage?    Today, we have published the first in a series of expert articles offering an in-depth analysis on what we can anticipate from a sector-specific perspective.    Viktoria Vajnai, Managing Partner at Publyon, is the chosen one kicking off the series, with her in-depth perspective on what lies ahead for sustainable transport and competitiveness in the EU. 💡The spotlight is on the Greek Commissioner-designate for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, and his role in shaping policy to bridge the innovation gap between the EU on one hand and the US and China on the other.   If your business operates in road, rail, air or maritime transport, check out her insights here 👇   #SustainableTransport #EUCompetitiveness #HearingProcess

🍂 As autumn settles in and a fresh chill fills the air, all ears in Brussels are tuned to the upcoming Commissioner hearings. While you might be embracing the cozy comforts of the season, the real action is taking place in the heart of the Belgian capital. In this "Spooktober" edition of our EU Digital Policy Update, we dive into the hearings of the Commissioners-designate and the questions awaiting them in the European Parliament. Plus, we're keeping our eyes on the developments around the AI Act and the cyber files. 🧙♂️ Grab your spell books and quills and get ready to dive into this “spooky” edition of our update! Read the full update 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9rmRYmK Subscribe here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhfk2mRh

🚘When something is going on in Brussels, you can immediately sense it in the air—and in the traffic jam! Last week, the 27 Heads of State of the EU Member States gathered in Brussels to discuss a packed agenda including migration policy, the war in Ukraine, the military escalations in the Middle East and European enlargement of candidate countries, making this gathering highly geopolitical and a significant moment for collaboration and decision-making. What were the conclusions? Swipe through our carrousel to find out more 👇 #EUCO #EUInstitutions #EuropeanCouncil

Sustainability vs. Competitiveness: two sides of the same coin?  That was the main question tackled at our event on Wednesday. Let's recap the highlights in a language we all understand: ⚽ Margreet Lommerts kicked off by setting the stage, followed by Daniel Mes, who pointed out that the 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 of the European Commission needs to evolve to realise the climate goals while maintaining competitiveness.  Our panelists Jeannette Baljeu, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Sigrid Johannisse, Mark Dijk, Amanda Fernandes, led by Jasper Nagtegaal, then passed the ball on key topics such as the Draghi report, the role of 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 such as Direct Air Capture, and the essential ingredients for the upcoming 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹. They highlighted the need for robust energy infrastructure, financing tools that promote innovation, and simplified regulations. So, what’s the answer to the big question? Just like in any sport, success comes from teamwork - in this case, as a European team. After the Green Deal, we find ourselves in the second half, where 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟳 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳, rather than trying to fix issues afterward. And industry, including emerging companies, can’t sit on the sidelines; they need to be active players on the field.  At Publyon, we are committed to connecting policymakers and industry stakeholders to ensure Europe scores big in the transition to a green economy 🌍 Here is a short recap of the key topics discussed:  

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📢 The European Parliament has 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 for the confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate, set to take place from 𝟰 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿.  This process offers organisations a preview of what we can expect for the coming five years: the Commissioners-designate will need to answer questions from the Members of European Parliament on the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, and how will the next Commissioners address the regulatory challenges. 🗳 The full College of European Commissioners 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 of the votes cast in the European Parliament’s plenary meeting. The vote is currently scheduled to take place during the week of 𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴. Should one single candidate be rejected, it risks delaying the start of the term of the new European Commission by 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Would you like to be informed about the development of the hearings and the impact they may have on your operations? At Publyon, we are prepared to provide comprehensive support to your organisation. Send us a message at eu@publyon.com.  Swipe through our carrousel to learn more about the process and why it matters for your organisation 👇 #EPHearings #EUInstitutions #EUElections2024 

📢 EU Energy Ministers convened this week for the Energy Council to tackle pressing challenges as the EU gears up for a new legislative cycle where energy independence, security, and competitiveness will be at the core. Ministers engaged in insightful discussions on accelerating the transition to clean energy, ensuring energy security, and addressing the affordability of energy for consumers.     While no formal legislative decisions were reached at the meeting, the discussions provided valuable insights and laid the groundwork for future policy developments.     Curious about what was discussed? Here are our highlights 👇   #Energy #EUCompetitiveness #REPowerEU 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝘂𝗺’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 🗳️ The recent local elections confirmed the ongoing political dynamics across Flanders, Brussels, and Wallonia. ➡️ In Flanders, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗹𝗮𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺. Meanwhile, CD&V leads the way in delivering the most mayors across the region, followed by N-VA and Open VLD. Bart De Wever’s N-VA continues to dominate Antwerp despite a high score for the extreme left. Voter turnout was lower than expected, adding a layer of unpredictability to the upcoming federal talks. ➡️ In Wallonia, the 𝗣𝗦 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, holding key cities like Charleroi, Liège, and Mons. Although MR and Les Engagés made gains, they couldn’t unseat PS in major strongholds. Les Engagés, however, emerged victorious in Namur, solidifying their growing influence. ECOLO’s decline mirrors that of Groen in Flanders, as voters appear to prioritise economic stability over green policies. ➡️ In Brussels, 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁-𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, with PS, Team Fouad Ahidar and PTB performing well across several communes, but ECOLO managed to come out on top only in Ixelles. On the right, MR and Les Engagés held their ground, while DéFI was all but annihilated. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? As the Arizona coalition members regain strength, all eyes are now on the federal government negotiations, where critical issues like budget, fiscal reforms and climate commitments will take centre stage. 🔗 For a deeper dive into these results, check out the full article on our website! https://lnkd.in/e-uvhNKX ❔ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝘂𝗺?