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We have launched three half-day #training sessions for #communications professionals in #EUaffairs: ▪️ Social Media ▪️ Media Relations and Press Releases, and ▪️ Crisis Communication. Practical, interactive, built for the Brussels bubble. Learn more at: pluxconsulting.eu/training

The #EU and #Australia have concluded negotiations on a #FreeTradeAgreement. It removes over 99% of tariffs on EU goods exports, strengthens access to critical raw materials, & protects hundreds of EU food, wine & spirit names in Australia. Learn more: policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-rel...

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The European Parliament's March plenary session last week covered a range of issues: housing affordability, labour shortages, AI copyright, EU enlargement, and priorities for the 2027 budget. Find out more in this recap from the EP Think Tank: www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

The Brussels Economic Forum returns on 7 May 2026, this year under the title "The EU's AI Economy in the Global Race." Worth watching if EU #competitiveness and #AI policy are on your radar. Registration is open: ec.europa.eu/economy_fina... #EUBEF26

🇪🇺🇮🇳 The full text of the #EU - #India Free Trade Agreement is now available online. Negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026, marking a significant step forward in EU-India trade relations. 🔗 Read the official texts here: policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-rel... #EUIndiaFTA #Trade

Next week in the European Parliament, debates will take place on cyberbullying and child protection, the EU’s first anti-poverty strategy, labour exploitation, trade and agriculture files, and the proposed 2040 climate target. Read more in this EP Think Tank post: epthinktank.eu/2026/02/06/e...

European Parliament Plenary Session February 2026

Members gather for the February plenary session with an agenda that includes a debate on the 2025 annual report on the European Central Bank and a statement to mark World Cancer Day, as well as debate...

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An eventful year is coming to a close, marking the third year for PLUX Consulting. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my clients, partners and friends for their trust and cooperation. Wishing you relaxing holidays and a healthy, happy and successful New Year!

🇪🇺 Tomorrow, at 9:00 a.m., the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will deliver this year's State of the Union address. Expectations are high, and the current challenges are even greater. Watch the livestream here: www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/ar...

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Is the EU doing a good job? MEPs will review current challenges and plans to tackle them with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 10 September.

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Yesterday’s announcement of an EU-US tariff agreement has been met with mixed reactions in the European press, ranging from relief to criticism. Read the assessments of different commentators here: www.eurotopics.net/en/342626/wh... via Eurotopics.net

What are the implications of the tariff agreement?

US President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a deal in the tariff dispute: tariffs of 15 percent will apply to EU exports to the US.

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🇪🇺🇩🇰 Today, Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Its programme focuses on security, support for Ukraine, competitiveness, and the green transition. Find out more here: danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/programme...

🇪🇺 EU leaders are meeting in Brussels today for their last summit before the summer break. You can follow live coverage and updates here. ⭕ EurActiv: www.euractiv.com/section/poli... ⭕ Euronews: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... ⭕ Politico: www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...

During the last European Parliament plenary session, MEPs addressed global crises. They discussed the control of EU funds and endorsed new regulations on animal welfare and the protection of children from sexual abuse. Read more in the EP Think Tank blog: epthinktank.eu/2025/06/20/p...

Plenary round-up – June 2025

One focus of the June 2025 plenary session was the situation in the Middle East, with Members debating statements from Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Po...

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The EU Commission has launched a consultation on the Consumer Agenda 2025–2030 and an Action Plan for Consumers in the Single Market. Stakeholders can share their views until 11 August 2025. Find out more here: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet... #Consultation #ConsumerPolicy #SingleMarket

📣 New rules at the European Parliament: as of 1 May, lobbyists must activate their access badge daily using terminals at the entrance — even if your badge is marked “active” online. More bureaucracy, more waiting — what is the added value? #EUpublicaffairs #lobbying #transparency

❓Have you ever wondered which EU legislative proposals have received the most attention from lobbyists? @politico.eu has done the maths and compiled a ranking of tabled amendments during the last 20 years. Small hint: tech regulation dominates. Read the full article: www.politico.eu/article/euro...

Ranked: The 10 most intensely lobbied EU laws

Brussels is chockablock with people trying to influence new rules on everything from Big Tech to pesticide use. Here’s where they’ve put most of their efforts.

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🤖 The European Commission has launched a #consultation on how to apply the #AI Act to general-purpose AI models. The upcoming guidelines will clarify key concepts and support compliance. Deadline: 22 May 2025. Find out more here: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm... #AIinEurope

🇪🇺 If you are involved in #EuropeanAffairs, you have probably heard the term #trilogue. What exactly does it mean? What role does the trilogue play in the #EU's legislative process? Find out more in this briefing from the European Parliamentary Research Service. epthinktank.eu/2025/04/16/u...

Understanding trilogue: Parliament’s rules and practices for reaching provisional agreement on legislation

The complexity of the EU legislative process has sometimes been criticised as lengthy and subject to gridlock. To overcome this issue, the co-legislators have developed methods of informal contact to ...

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🗓️ Event tip! Registration is open for the Brussels Economic Forum #EUBEF25 "Navigating a turbulent world. Securing Europe’s economy", taking place on 22 May 2025. Don't miss this key moment to discuss Europe’s economic future. Check out the programme and register here: ec.europa.eu/economy_fina...

🇺🇲 🇪🇺 Keep calm and carry on? The #tariffs imposed worldwide last week by the US have caused turmoil in the markets. How should the #EuropeanUnion react? Commentators in the European media suggest different approaches. Read more: www.eurotopics.net/en/337024/ta... - via @eurotopicsen.bsky.social

Tariff attacks: how should Europe defend itself?

Trump's tariffs are causing havoc on international markets.

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🇪🇺 Highlights from this week’s #EuropeanParliament plenary: budget 2026, transport, energy, Roma strategy and more. Read the details in this valuable roundup from the European Parliamentary Research Service: 👉 epthinktank.eu/2025/04/04/p...

Plenary round-up – April 2025

The European Union's relations with the world topped the agenda for the April 2025 plenary session, with several debates on statements by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Polic...

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🇪🇺 🇺🇲 According to a new @yougov.co.uk study, most Europeans support hitting back at US #tariffs, even though they recognise the economic risks. Read more here: 👉 www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... - via @euronews.com

Europeans overwhelmingly endorse retaliatory tariffs, poll finds

While aware of the economic impact of US tariffs on EU goods, a YouGov study finds that a vast majority of European citizens support retaliatory measures in the escalating trade dispute between Brusse...

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Yesterday, the EU Commission unveiled its #WhitePaper for European #Defence & the ReArm Europe Plan, an unprecedented step in response to global challenges. What are its objectives? What does it mean for #NATO and the future of EU defence? Find out more in this Q&A: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

In 2024, nearly half of the EU’s #electricity came from renewables, with Denmark (89%) having the highest share. Wind was the main source, making up 39% of renewable electricity. How does your country fare? Find out more here: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/... #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

Electricity from renewable sources reaches 47% in 2024

In 2024, 47.4% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, up by 2.6 percentage points (pp) compared with 2023. Among EU countries, Denmark had the highest share of ren...

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Two weeks to go. Join us on 27 March and register now!

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📢 SEAP invites you to a thought-provoking panel discussion on the evolving landscape of lobbying in Brussels amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Registration is open. Don't wait and secure your place now! 👉 www.eventbrite.be/e/lobbying-i...

🗓️ Event tip: 25 March 2025! Everything you always wanted to know about lobbying. Register now! #BeerPoliticsEU 👇

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Join us for the next #BeersPoliticsEU on "Access Granted. How Transparent is Lobbying in Brussels?" 📍 Location: Beer Manía, Chaussée de Wavre 174/176, 1050 Brussels 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025 🪴 Doors open: 17:30 ⌛ Time: 18:00-19:00 🎫 Entrance: FREE Signup: www.meetup.com/beers-politi...

Our survey on the new EU transparency regulations is still ongoing. Please let us know your experiences!

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❓Are you affected by the new EU #transparency rules? Have you ever had a concern about the publication of minutes of meetings with Commission officials? If yes, please take part in our #survey! Click here: 👉 forms.gle/7qGBDnRWegFt...

🇪🇺🇨🇦 Join the EU-Canada Civil Society Forum on 18-19 March 2025! Connect with EU & Canadian officials and civil society to share your views on how #CETA is being implemented. 🔗 Register here: policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/events/7th-e... #EU #Canada #trade #sustainability

🚜 Today, the EU Commission has unveiled its Vision for #Agriculture and #Food, setting out a roadmap for a resilient, competitive, and fair agri-food system. 🌽 A simpler, more digital #CAP is coming in 2025. Full details here: 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

🇪🇺 New feature on the #EUTransparencyRegister! Organisations removed from the register can now re-activate their old registration number instead of starting from scratch. Just fill out a re-activation form in your restricted space. 🆘 Need guidance on EU transparency rules? We are here to help!