EU Elections 101: Everything You Always Wanted to Ask
The EU elections are a crucial moment not only for politicians but also for EU businesses and citizens, who can have their say on what EU institutions should focus on in the next five years. In this infographic, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about how the EU elections work, how and […]
EU Elections: A Prognosis for 2024 & How You Can Act Now to Influence the Next 5 Years
The upcoming EU elections make 2024 a critical year for the future of the block. Contrary to what many believe, the elections are a crucial moment not only for politicians but also for EU businesses and citizens, who can have their say on what EU institutions should focus on in the next five years. With […]
Why You Should Engage with the European Parliament and how
It’s crucial that organizations develop strong relationships with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) when new policy is being developed. This is beneficial for businesses, civil society, and for the wider work of the EU Parliament, which relies on the real-world expertise of stakeholders to gauge the impact of policy decisions. The EU welcomes your […]
How & When Companies and Organisations can Engage With the EU Co-Decision Process
We’ve spoken to many companies who don’t understand why their EU engagements aren’t getting the results they want. It seems like they’re doing everything right: when the EU publishes new proposals, they take part in consultations, and when the policy moves to the approval stage, they make their views known. Their mistake? They’re being reactive, […]
How the EU Works: an Introduction
From the outside, the European Union might seem like a formidable maze of institutions and sub-groups, where policy is decided behind closed doors. But the EU relies on dialogue with stakeholders. There are huge benefits for companies in engaging with the EU to understand – and help guide – its decisions. So what stops more […]
How to Align Your Departments for Your Sustainability Strategy
In the early days, corporate sustainability was often seen as a philanthropic practice separate from the aims of the core business departments. Sustainability was thought of as an add-on rather than a key goal relevant to every division. Unsurprisingly, this approach often led to organizational silos and misalignment. We’ve come a long way since then. […]
How to Collaborate With Stakeholders in the Policymaking Process
It’s already hard enough to navigate European policymaking in its own right: being ready at any moment with your position papers, knowing the right people to connect with, and knowing what’s coming up in the world of legislation. Even if you have a solid approach to sustainability, as in you: Monitor legislation Maintain strong relationships […]
What Does it Mean to Engage With EU Policymakers?
You may think that legislators and policymakers only listen to each other, somewhere in an official-looking and oak-laden office in Brussels, but laws are the result of listening to societal players, businesses, and the public. In fact, the European Union welcomes your voice more than you think, and there are many ways to get your […]
Demystifying the European Commission: Regular People are Influential (Resources + Guide)
It’s not just lobbyists and legislators that make the rules regarding the sustainable future of the EU. Regular people have a say, too. As citizens, we often see European Union institutions as hard to navigate. They use language we don’t understand, they’re too slow to act, and they are too disconnected with the concerns of […]