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Society of European Affairs Professionals@seap-eu.bsky.social · 3w ago

Burnout in Brussels public affairs isn't just a personal problem, it's often built into how the work is planned. Join us 29 September 2026 to talk about boundaries, workload and systemic change. Click here for more information and to register: seap.be/events/burno...

Burnout in Brussels public affairs isn't just a personal problem, it's often built into how the work is planned. Join us 29 September 2026 to talk about boundaries, workload and systemic change. Click here for more information and to register: seap.be/events/burno...

Burnout in the Brussels Bubble: From Boundaries to Systemic Responsibility - SEAP

29/09/2026 @ 18 h 00 min - 20 h 30 min - Burnout in Brussels public affairs tends to get treated as a personal problem, something to manage through resilience and better coping. This event takes a dif...

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SEAP President Emma Brown has responded to the European Ombudsman’s recent finding of maladministration in the European Commission’s handling of urgent legislative proposals. Read the full statement here: 👉 seap.be/statement-on...

Statement on EU Ombudsman's recent finding of maladministration - SEAP

SEAP President Emma Brown has responded to the European Ombudsman’s recent finding of maladministration in the European Commission’s handling of urgent legislative proposals: “The European Ombudsman’s...

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Last week, Teresa Anjinho, @ombudsman.europa.eu, spoke at SEAP's General Assembly on participation, ethics and integrity in EU public affairs. She addressed three challenges our profession cannot ignore. Read more: seap.be/teresa-anjin...

Teresa Anjinho at SEAP: ethics, trust and better regulation - SEAP

On 2 June, we had the pleasure of welcoming the European Ombudswoman, Teresa Anjinho, to SEAP’s General Assembly in Brussels. Her remarks touched on three challenges that go to the heart of our profes...

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We are pleased to welcome Adriana Nosewicz to the SEAP Board! Adriana is Director and Food Practice Leader at Kellen Europe, where she leads European and international associations and advises on EU public affairs, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Read more: seap.be/seap-appoint...

SEAP appoints Adriana Nosewicz to the Board - SEAP

We are pleased to welcome Adriana Nosewicz to the SEAP Board! Adriana is Director and Food Practice Leader at Kellen Europe, where she leads European and international associations and advises on EU p...

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Most EU stakeholders engage too late. By the time a proposal is published, the framing is already done. SEAP's recent webinar with the Impact Assessment Institute was a good reminder that the best public affairs work is anticipatory. Read our event report: 👇 seap.be/event-report...

Event Report: Better Regulation and Impact Assessments as Strategic Tools for EU Public Affairs - SEAP

On 15 April 2026, SEAP, in collaboration with the Impact Assessment Institute, hosted a webinar on the topic of Better Regulation and Impact Assessments. This 90-minute event was led by Erik Akse, fou...

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The EU Commission's #BetterRegulation Communication goes in the right direction, but is still a closed-system exercise. We welcome proposals on impact assessments and co-legislators' amendments, and call for stronger stakeholder involvement. Read our full statement: 👇 seap.be/seap-respond...

SEAP responds to Commission's Better Regulation Communication: right direction, but more openness needed - SEAP

SEAP welcomes the European Commission’s Better Regulation Communication and its recognition that the European Union’ Better Regulation framework can always be improved, and that the quality of EU lawm...

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Society of European Affairs Professionals@seap-eu.bsky.social · 6mo ago

📣 Event alert: Members-only webinar on 15 April SEAP & the Impact Assessment Institute are teaming up to show how Better Regulation and Impact Assessments can be used as real strategic tools in EU public affairs. Not a member yet? Apply at seap.be/join-seap/ to get access to sessions like this.

We are pleased to continue #MeetTheMembers, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Vincent Guerre, Director for Trade and Competitiveness at SEA Europe. Read more here: seap.be/meet-the-mem...

Meet the members - SEAP

We are pleased to continue Meet The Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Vincent Guerre, Director f...

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We are pleased to continue Meet the Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Maria Teresa Scardigli, Managing Director at Kellen. Read more here: seap.be/meet-the-mem...

Meet the members - SEAP

We are pleased to continue Meet the Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Maria Teresa Scardigli, Ma...

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📣 Event alert: Members-only webinar on 15 April SEAP & the Impact Assessment Institute are teaming up to show how Better Regulation and Impact Assessments can be used as real strategic tools in EU public affairs. Not a member yet? Apply at seap.be/join-seap/ to get access to sessions like this.

🎉 We’re delighted to welcome several new members to our community of EU affairs professionals! Find out who they are: 👉 seap.be/welcome-to-o... If you’re passionate about ethical lobbying and want to connect with peers, please join us and apply for membership on our website.

Welcome to our new members! - SEAP

Over the past few weeks, we have welcomed several new members: Anja Juraj (Elanco), Piotr Bonislawski (Elanco), Elise Regairaz (Aliénor), Cécile Fouquet (Aliénor), Mélanie Lamaison (Aliénor), Fabio Ma...

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We are pleased to continue Meet the Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Matthew Gatt Seretny, Consultant at Gatt Seretny Public Affairs and Public Relations. Read more: seap.be/meet-the-mem...

Meet the members - SEAP

We are pleased to continue Meet the Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Matthew Gatt Seretny, Cons...

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We are pleased to continue Meet the Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Ruth Daskalapoulou Isaac, Director of EU Relations at the European Jewish Association. Read more: seap.be/meet-the-mem...

Meet the members - SEAP

We are pleased to continue Meet the Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today we present Ruth Daskalopoulou-Isaac, D...

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How can organisations work more effectively with consultants in EU public affairs? A recent SEAP–ECPA workshop highlighted the importance of strategic use of consultants, clear briefing, flexibility beyond rigid KPIs, and strong ethical standards. Read the full report: seap.be/working-effe...

Working effectively with consultants in European public affairs - SEAP

On 27 January 2026, SEAP and the European Centre for Public Affairs (ECPA) jointly organised a workshop at the Press Club Brussels on how to work effectively with consultants in European public affair...

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We are pleased to continue #MeetTheMembers, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today, we present Natacha Clarac, Managing Director and Partner of Athenora Consulting and Board member of SEAP. seap.be/meet-the-mem...

Meet the members - SEAP

We are pleased to continue Meet the Members, our interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Today we present Natacha Clarac, Managing Di...

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Today, SEAP submitted a position paper on how the Better Regulation framework should evolve. Urgency must not weaken evidence, transparency or stakeholder engagement. Better Regulation is a safeguard for credible and effective EU law-making, not red tape. Read more: seap.be/better-regul...

Better Regulation: SEAP contribution to the Commission’s Call for Evidence - SEAP

In response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on a future Communication on Better Regulation, SEAP submitted a position paper setting out its views on how the EU’s Better Regulation frame...

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SEAP is seeking an external expert to join its #DisciplinaryCommittee to deal with complaints concerning compliance with SEAP’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards. Deadline: 13/02/2026. Read more here: seap.be/disciplinary... #ethics #transparency #accountability

Disciplinary Committee – Call for External Expert - SEAP

Following the update of its statutes in April 2025, SEAP has formally established a Disciplinary Committee to deal with complaints concerning compliance with SEAP’s Code of Conduct and ethical standar...

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The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on its upcoming Communication on #BetterRegulation. SEAP is actively engaging and invites public affairs professionals beyond its membership to contribute and join the discussion. Read more: seap.be/share-your-v...

Share your views on Better Regulation - SEAP

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence for its forthcoming Communication on BetterRegulation. This is a debate that matters to everyone working in European public affairs. The consul...

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We are pleased to launch “Meet the members”, a new short interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. Find out more here: seap.be/meet-the-mem...

Meet the members - SEAP

We are pleased to launch “Meet the members”, a new short interview series highlighting the people behind SEAP and the diversity of experience within our community. The series kicks off with SEAP Presi...

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🗓️ Event alert: 27 January 2026 SEAP, together with the European Centre for Public Affairs, is organising an in-person workshop on working effectively with consultants in European public affairs. Register here: www.eventbrite.be/e/seap-ecpa-... #PublicAffairs #Consultancy #Transparency

SEAP - ECPA Workshop: Working effectively with consultants

SEAP and ECPA are delighted to invite you to their joint workshop.

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As the year draws to a close, SEAP would like to thank its members, partners and supporters for their continued engagement and trust throughout the year. We wish you a peaceful and relaxing holiday season, and a healthy and successful New Year.

SEAP President Emma Brown recently spoke with DeHavilland about her Brussels journey, the realities of #publicaffairs, and the importance of #transparency and #betterregulation. Watch the full conversation here: dehavillandeurope.eu/2025/12/03/i...

SEAP welcomes the EU Ombudswoman's findings on the need for transparency and proper scrutiny in urgent EU law-making. As SEAP President Emma Brown notes: “The EU can move fast and still respect its own standards.” Read the full statement here: seap.be/statement-on...

📅 SEAP members are warmly invited to our year-end networking event on 4 December. As 2025 concludes, this is a chance to reconnect with colleagues, meet new members and exchange views with the SEAP Board. 👉 Please check your email inbox for the invitation and registration link!

📢 Event alert! We are pleased to invite SEAP members to a training workshop on Compliance with Competition Rules in Trade Associations, which will take place on 9 October 2025 from 18:00 to 19:30. Please check your e-mail inbox for the invitation and the registration link.

🇫🇷 France will set up a public registry of foreign influence activities by 2026. SEAP President Emma Brown commented: “The focus should be on disclosure, not on discouraging legitimate international exchange, which is a normal part of EU policymaking.” Read more: 👉 www.euractiv.com/news/france-...

France targets non-EU lobbyists in new foreign interference crackdown | Euractiv

Anyone lobbying or conducting political influence work on behalf of a third country will be required to register with French lobbyists watchdog

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Society of European Affairs Professionals@seap-eu.bsky.social · last yr.

📅 We are delighted to invite SEAP members to our exclusive Advocacy Training Workshop on 14 October 2025 from 15:00 to 18:00, organised in cooperation with the Advocacy Academy. Check your e-mail inbox for the invitation and the registration link.

📅 We are delighted to invite SEAP members to our exclusive Advocacy Training Workshop on 14 October 2025 from 15:00 to 18:00, organised in cooperation with the Advocacy Academy. Check your e-mail inbox for the invitation and the registration link.

📢 Calling all SEAP members: We would like to hear your views on the EU's principles for better regulation. Please check your email inbox and take part in our survey! If you are not a member of SEAP and would like to contribute, send us a chat message to receive the link.