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Without a coherent narrative, any advocacy is dead in the water: Thaima Samman
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Without a coherent narrative, any advocacy is dead in the water: Thaima Samman

Friday, 8 October 2021

Thaima Samman is a woman who wears multiple hats.    A member of the Paris and Brussels Bars, Thaima founded the public affairs law firm Samman Law & Corporate Affairs in... More
#FederalElections21: Germany at a turning point
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#FederalElections21: Germany at a turning point
By Dominik Meier
Friday, 1 October 2021
FIPRA welcomes Erik Jonnaert as Partner
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FIPRA welcomes Erik Jonnaert as Partner
Monday, 27 September 2021
Angel Carro joins FIPRA as Senior Advisor
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Angel Carro joins FIPRA as Senior Advisor
Monday, 20 September 2021
European Mobility Week: Golden opportunity to boost Europe’s mobility eco-system
Analysis
European Mobility Week: Golden opportunity to boost Europe’s mobility eco-system
By Erik Jonnaert
Friday, 17 September 2021
#SOTEU2021: EU’s push for green, digital recovery from Covid-19
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#SOTEU2021: EU’s push for green, digital recovery from Covid-19
Wednesday, 15 September 2021
Public affairs is about being exceptional rather than just good: John L Richardson
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Public affairs is about being exceptional rather than just good: John L Richardson
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
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Recovery, strength and sense of belonging: Clément Beaune on French EU presidency priorities
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Recovery, strength and sense of belonging: Clément Beaune on French EU presidency priorities
By Thaima Samman
Friday, 10 September 2021
Ghazi Ben Ahmed joins FIPRA as Special Advisor
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Ghazi Ben Ahmed joins FIPRA as Special Advisor
Monday, 30 August 2021
Road to COP26: What’s your firm’s net zero strategy?
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Road to COP26: What’s your firm’s net zero strategy?
By Mary Creagh
Friday, 27 August 2021
Brazil is not for beginners: José Gabriel Assis de Almeida
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Brazil is not for beginners: José Gabriel Assis de Almeida
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
Are we heading for a September crisis on the Northern Ireland protocol?
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Are we heading for a September crisis on the Northern Ireland protocol?
By Paul McGrade
Thursday, 1 July 2021
Mexican midterm elections: political stability in sight?
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Mexican midterm elections: political stability in sight?
By Juan Mauricio Mora
Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Foreign tech platforms “onshoring” legislation in Russia
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Foreign tech platforms “onshoring” legislation in Russia
By Evgeny Roshkov
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Diplomacy key to Slovene EU presidency’s digital & green recovery ambitions
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Diplomacy key to Slovene EU presidency’s digital & green recovery ambitions
By Mihael Cigler
Thursday, 17 June 2021
Success in public affairs is about providing clear lines of sight and a strong challenge function: Andre Albinati
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Success in public affairs is about providing clear lines of sight and a strong challenge function: Andre Albinati
Friday, 4 June 2021
FIPRA USA’s Keenan Austin Reed testifies before Congress
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FIPRA USA’s Keenan Austin Reed testifies before Congress
Friday, 14 May 2021
Annie Hubert joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Healthcare
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Annie Hubert joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Healthcare
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Europe’s tax system – a time for swift innovation?
Analysis
Europe’s tax system – a time for swift innovation?
By Matthew Snoding
Thursday, 6 May 2021
Stronger transatlantic partnerships will aid post-pandemic recovery
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Stronger transatlantic partnerships will aid post-pandemic recovery
Wednesday, 5 May 2021
Understanding policy & local culture a must to succeed in China: Haiying Yuan
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Understanding policy & local culture a must to succeed in China: Haiying Yuan
Wednesday, 5 May 2021
Finnish lawmakers decide on a two-third majority to pass the EU stimulus fund
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Finnish lawmakers decide on a two-third majority to pass the EU stimulus fund
By Eero Iloniemi
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Opportunities abound despite Asia’s recovery hinging on vaccine roll-out
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Opportunities abound despite Asia’s recovery hinging on vaccine roll-out
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
EU-China CAI is an investment agreement, not a panacea
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EU-China CAI is an investment agreement, not a panacea
Thursday, 8 April 2021
Brazil’s cabinet reshuffle signals growing disapproval towards President Jair Bolsonaro
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Brazil’s cabinet reshuffle signals growing disapproval towards President Jair Bolsonaro
By José Gabriel Assis de Almeida
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
PM Eduard Heger & new Slovak government swing into action
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PM Eduard Heger & new Slovak government swing into action
By Tomas Bereta
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Advocacy and politics is ingrained in my DNA: Abdul Waheed Patel
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Advocacy and politics is ingrained in my DNA: Abdul Waheed Patel
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
FIPRA Network’s CEC Government Relations rebrands as CEC Group
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FIPRA Network’s CEC Government Relations rebrands as CEC Group
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
TCA offers renewed scope for EU & UK business to shape regulatory environment
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TCA offers renewed scope for EU & UK business to shape regulatory environment
By Thomas Coibion
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Connecting the Commission’s Smart Mobility Strategy with Digital Europe ambitions
Analysis
Connecting the Commission’s Smart Mobility Strategy with Digital Europe ambitions
By Erik Jonnaert
Monday, 22 March 2021
Throttling of Twitter in Russia: What does it mean for the future of Russia’s internet policy?
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Throttling of Twitter in Russia: What does it mean for the future of Russia’s internet policy?
Thursday, 18 March 2021
No rest for Senate as strong focus remains on US-China relations
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No rest for Senate as strong focus remains on US-China relations
By Rhod Shaw
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Investigating the policies designed to grow China’s GDP by over 6% in 2021
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Investigating the policies designed to grow China’s GDP by over 6% in 2021
By Haiying Yuan
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Europe’s game plan to make transport sustainable by 2050
Analysis
Europe’s game plan to make transport sustainable by 2050
By Erik Jonnaert
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Strong systems approach needed in EU innovation policy and legislation
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Strong systems approach needed in EU innovation policy and legislation
Friday, 12 March 2021
Public affairs is the heart of the democratic process: Laura Batchelor
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Public affairs is the heart of the democratic process: Laura Batchelor
Friday, 5 March 2021
Digitally-skilled citizens key to building a strong EU digital and innovative ecosystem
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Digitally-skilled citizens key to building a strong EU digital and innovative ecosystem
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Former US Congressman Greg Walden & FIPRA USA form Alpine Advisors
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Former US Congressman Greg Walden & FIPRA USA form Alpine Advisors
Monday, 22 February 2021
Digital Services Act package: enabling a Europe fit for the Digital Age?
Analysis
Digital Services Act package: enabling a Europe fit for the Digital Age?
By Thaima Samman
Tuesday, 9 February 2021
Brazil elections: A return to the old way of doing politics?
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Brazil elections: A return to the old way of doing politics?
By José Gabriel Assis de Almeida
Monday, 8 February 2021
Erik Jonnaert joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Transport, Mobility
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Erik Jonnaert joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Transport, Mobility
Monday, 8 February 2021
Key to public affairs success is a realistic approach: Dominique Reber
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Key to public affairs success is a realistic approach: Dominique Reber
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Dutch cabinet resigns: First overview from The Hague
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Dutch cabinet resigns: First overview from The Hague
By Pieter Walraven
Friday, 15 January 2021
View from the United States: From impeachment to political reconciliation
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View from the United States: From impeachment to political reconciliation
By Rhod Shaw
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
A new era: Examining the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Analysis
A new era: Examining the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Wednesday, 6 January 2021
First look: China-EU Comprehensive Agreement of Investment spurs optimism
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First look: China-EU Comprehensive Agreement of Investment spurs optimism
By Haiying Yuan
Wednesday, 6 January 2021
Recovery, regulation & global ties: Portugal’s leitmotiv for Council Presidency
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Recovery, regulation & global ties: Portugal’s leitmotiv for Council Presidency
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Foreign Direct Investment into the EU: how to survive multiple notifications and live to tell the tale
Analysis
Foreign Direct Investment into the EU: how to survive multiple notifications and live to tell the tale
By Micaela Duffau
Monday, 14 December 2020
Green battery proposal: commendable ambition hindered by patchy modus operandi
Analysis
Green battery proposal: commendable ambition hindered by patchy modus operandi
By Dorothée Coucharrière
Monday, 14 December 2020
Winds of change: climate anniversaries mark political momentum behind Europe’s green transition
Analysis
Winds of change: climate anniversaries mark political momentum behind Europe’s green transition
By Olga Bakardzhieva
Friday, 11 December 2020
Back to the future: Biden victory hails return to normalcy in US-Japan relationship
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Back to the future: Biden victory hails return to normalcy in US-Japan relationship
By Philip Howard
Tuesday, 8 December 2020
EU trade policy review: crucial moment to safeguard rules-based multilateralism
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EU trade policy review: crucial moment to safeguard rules-based multilateralism
Monday, 7 December 2020
The other cliff edge – unblocking EU budget & recovery funds
Analysis
The other cliff edge – unblocking EU budget & recovery funds
Friday, 4 December 2020
Biden’s America: China not in a rush to push for a reset
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Biden’s America: China not in a rush to push for a reset
By Haiying Yuan
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
Harmonising rules, Green Deal funds & innovation needed to boost EU circular economy
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Harmonising rules, Green Deal funds & innovation needed to boost EU circular economy
By Olivera Drazic-Gaubert
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Biden’s America: a sizeable opportunity for Mexico
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Biden’s America: a sizeable opportunity for Mexico
By Juan Mauricio Mora
Thursday, 26 November 2020
How next-gen packaging can help achieve the EU’s climate goals
Events
How next-gen packaging can help achieve the EU’s climate goals
By Charlotte Woolfson
Thursday, 26 November 2020
Jens Karsten joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for food & farm law
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Jens Karsten joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for food & farm law
Friday, 20 November 2020
Mexico’s InStrag joins the FIPRA Network
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Mexico’s InStrag joins the FIPRA Network
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
Analysing Putin’s unconventional “bundled” government reshuffle
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Analysing Putin’s unconventional “bundled” government reshuffle
By Evgeny Roshkov
Thursday, 12 November 2020
View from Brazil: Biden’s victory casts doubts on future of Brazil-U.S. ties
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View from Brazil: Biden’s victory casts doubts on future of Brazil-U.S. ties
By José Gabriel Assis de Almeida
Thursday, 12 November 2020
View from Canada: Biden beats Trump. Now, the challenges
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View from Canada: Biden beats Trump. Now, the challenges
By Robin Sears
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Benefits and bottlenecks: Russia’s Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements
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Benefits and bottlenecks: Russia’s Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements
By Evgeny Roshkov
Friday, 6 November 2020
China’s ‘dual-circulation’ economic model and what it means for global business
FIPRA Network
China’s ‘dual-circulation’ economic model and what it means for global business
By Haiying Yuan
Thursday, 5 November 2020
2020 US elections night watch guide
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2020 US elections night watch guide
By Rhod Shaw
Monday, 2 November 2020
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: the good, bad & ugly
Events
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: the good, bad & ugly
By Olga Bakardzhieva
Thursday, 29 October 2020
FIPRA Network’s Quality and Ethics Committee swings into action
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FIPRA Network’s Quality and Ethics Committee swings into action
Monday, 26 October 2020
Crucial to strike right balance between ethics & regulation to build trust in AI tech
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Crucial to strike right balance between ethics & regulation to build trust in AI tech
By Thaima Samman
Friday, 23 October 2020
Commission Work Programme 2021: Accelerating the green and digital transition
Analysis
Commission Work Programme 2021: Accelerating the green and digital transition
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Derk Oldenburg joins FIPRA as Special Advisor
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Derk Oldenburg joins FIPRA as Special Advisor
Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Dissecting EUCO buzzwords: European digital sovereignty, tech independence & strategic autonomy
Analysis
Dissecting EUCO buzzwords: European digital sovereignty, tech independence & strategic autonomy
By Detlef Eckert
Thursday, 1 October 2020
REACH revision: Industry should be preemptive, not defensive
Events
REACH revision: Industry should be preemptive, not defensive
By Olivera Drazic-Gaubert
Wednesday, 30 September 2020
More digital technologies question traditional boundaries of regulators
Events
More digital technologies question traditional boundaries of regulators
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Balance of ethics, tech and enforcement needed for better European legislation
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Balance of ethics, tech and enforcement needed for better European legislation
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
#SOTEU: Industry must benefit from EU’s bold multi-sectoral initiatives
Analysis
#SOTEU: Industry must benefit from EU’s bold multi-sectoral initiatives
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Alpine Group joins the FIPRA Network
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Alpine Group joins the FIPRA Network
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
EU Commission reshuffle: trade and financial services portfolios move
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EU Commission reshuffle: trade and financial services portfolios move
Tuesday, 8 September 2020
Rahul Venkit joins FIPRA as Communications & Network Marketing Director
News
Rahul Venkit joins FIPRA as Communications & Network Marketing Director
Wednesday, 2 September 2020
Sheela Upadhyaya joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Healthcare
News
Sheela Upadhyaya joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Healthcare
Tuesday, 1 September 2020
Analysis: Fair and simple – a new direction for EU tax?
Analysis
Analysis: Fair and simple – a new direction for EU tax?
By Matthew Snoding
Monday, 24 August 2020
Dorothée Coucharrière joins FIPRA as Special Advisor
News
Dorothée Coucharrière joins FIPRA as Special Advisor
Monday, 17 August 2020
Digital Services Act: EU’s tricky balance between competition, innovation and consumer protection
Analysis
Digital Services Act: EU’s tricky balance between competition, innovation and consumer protection
By Thaima Samman
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
Dr Alexandra Walmsley joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Defence, Nuclear
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Dr Alexandra Walmsley joins FIPRA as Special Advisor for Defence, Nuclear
Monday, 20 July 2020
Analysis: Will Brexit negotiators overcome politically charged differences in time?
Analysis
Analysis: Will Brexit negotiators overcome politically charged differences in time?
By Daniel Furby
Monday, 20 July 2020
What role might state aid play in a post-Brexit UK economy?
Analysis
What role might state aid play in a post-Brexit UK economy?
By Phil Evans
Friday, 17 July 2020
FIPRA Network unveils new global Advisory Board
FIPRA Network
FIPRA Network unveils new global Advisory Board
Friday, 17 July 2020
Engaging the potential of community peer networks & influencers to build vaccine confidence
Events
Engaging the potential of community peer networks & influencers to build vaccine confidence
By Robert Madelin
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
New regulatory initiatives in the UK for digital markets
Events
New regulatory initiatives in the UK for digital markets
By Rory Chisholm
Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Time is now for govts to steer investment, employment towards low-carbon path
Events
Time is now for govts to steer investment, employment towards low-carbon path
By Olivera Drazic-Gaubert
Tuesday, 7 July 2020
Despite devastating blow, Covid19 gives tourism industry a chance to redeem itself
Events
Despite devastating blow, Covid19 gives tourism industry a chance to redeem itself
By Hilary Hudson
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
EU state aid: Commission must ensure aided companies do not gobble up unaided companies
Events
EU state aid: Commission must ensure aided companies do not gobble up unaided companies
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
EU trade policy review: a big opportunity for citizens and industry
Analysis
EU trade policy review: a big opportunity for citizens and industry
By Robert Madelin
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
Covid19 has provided temporary relief, but not cancelled climate change
Events
Covid19 has provided temporary relief, but not cancelled climate change
Monday, 22 June 2020
FIPRA Explainer: Breaking down the 2.39 trillion euro European Recovery and Resilience Budget
Analysis
FIPRA Explainer: Breaking down the 2.39 trillion euro European Recovery and Resilience Budget
By Maria Assimakopoulou-Sorensen
Friday, 19 June 2020
Political will, not treaty change, needed for better coordination during pandemic response
Events
Political will, not treaty change, needed for better coordination during pandemic response
Thursday, 11 June 2020
Usman Khan joins FIPRA International as Special Advisor for EU Health Policy
News
Usman Khan joins FIPRA International as Special Advisor for EU Health Policy
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
Resilience and emergency management are clear EU priorities
Events
Resilience and emergency management are clear EU priorities
By Robert Madelin
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
Will German EU Presidency be a crisis semester or provide a post-pandemic reset?
Events
Will German EU Presidency be a crisis semester or provide a post-pandemic reset?
By Robert Madelin
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Covid19 tracing apps: How can Europe improve emergency management?
Events
Covid19 tracing apps: How can Europe improve emergency management?
By Robert Madelin
Wednesday, 29 April 2020
FIPRA CLIENT CALLS: COVID-19 & EU Internal Borders
Events
FIPRA CLIENT CALLS: COVID-19 & EU Internal Borders
By Robert Madelin
Thursday, 23 April 2020
The Commission’s digital agenda – what is the effect of COVID-19 on the timelines?
Analysis
The Commission’s digital agenda – what is the effect of COVID-19 on the timelines?
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
The Green Deal, European Rail and the economic recovery
Analysis
The Green Deal, European Rail and the economic recovery
By Dirk Hudig
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
The Green Deal and EU reconstruction after the COVID-19 crisis
Analysis
The Green Deal and EU reconstruction after the COVID-19 crisis
By Dirk Hudig
Thursday, 16 April 2020
Engaging the virus battle: a message to friends and clients
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Engaging the virus battle: a message to friends and clients
By Robert Madelin
Monday, 23 March 2020
Coronavirus: Want the facts and the good ideas?
Analysis
Coronavirus: Want the facts and the good ideas?
Friday, 28 February 2020
Brexit – the impact on decision-making in the Council of the EU
Analysis
Brexit – the impact on decision-making in the Council of the EU
Thursday, 30 January 2020
The Green Deal
Analysis
The Green Deal
By Dirk Hudig
Thursday, 30 January 2020
The European Commission Digital single market plan for the next 5 years: an A-to-Z with Claire Bury, Deputy Director General at DG CNECT.
Events
The European Commission Digital single market plan for the next 5 years: an A-to-Z with Claire Bury, Deputy Director General at DG CNECT.
Monday, 27 January 2020
Digitalization & European health data space
Analysis
Digitalization & European health data space
By Laura Batchelor
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Open Access to Data – Beyond Public Sector Information (PSI) II
Analysis
Open Access to Data – Beyond Public Sector Information (PSI) II
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Fipra and Cabinet Samman announce new co-operation initiative on digital policy
News
Fipra and Cabinet Samman announce new co-operation initiative on digital policy
Monday, 24 June 2019
Reflections on this year’s European Maritime Day
Analysis
Reflections on this year’s European Maritime Day
Monday, 27 May 2019
EVENT 16/05/2019 – Understanding and reducing the impact of tourism on coastal communities with FIPRA at EMD2019
Events
EVENT 16/05/2019 – Understanding and reducing the impact of tourism on coastal communities with FIPRA at EMD2019
Thursday, 23 May 2019
EVENT 16/05/2019 – Embrace alternative providers to hazardous chemicals
Events
EVENT 16/05/2019 – Embrace alternative providers to hazardous chemicals
Friday, 17 May 2019
EVENT 01/2019 – Patients at the heart of digital transformation in health
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EVENT 01/2019 – Patients at the heart of digital transformation in health
Monday, 4 February 2019
A new Public Policy approach for the European Telecoms Industry
News
A new Public Policy approach for the European Telecoms Industry
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Top EU Court orders re-examination of Intel decision
News
Top EU Court orders re-examination of Intel decision
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Brexit: what happens now?
Analysis
Brexit: what happens now?
Thursday, 30 March 2017
What you should know about the new EU Travel and Information Authorisation System (ETIAS)
News
What you should know about the new EU Travel and Information Authorisation System (ETIAS)
Wednesday, 8 February 2017