Marc-Olivier HERMAN
@marcoherman.bsky.social
Founder & director http://EUChanger.org. Former EU Economic Justice Policy Lead at http://Oxfam.org.
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New year, new start! After almost 14 years leading Oxfam's advocacy in various EU policy areas, yesterday I handed in my badge & key. It was a privilege to work for an organisation committed to economic justice, climate action & human rights and a pleasure to work with the @oxfameu.bsky.social team.
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Register for the EU Communications Academy II!
A one-day training for anyone working in the public interest who wants to learn what really works when communicating about EU decision-making.
📅 5 February 2026
📍 Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
A one-day training for anyone working in the public interest who wants to learn what really works when communicating about EU decision-making.
📅 5 February 2026
📍 Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
December 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Register for the EU Communications Academy II!
A one-day training for anyone working in the public interest who wants to learn what really works when communicating about EU decision-making.
📅 5 February 2026
📍 Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
A one-day training for anyone working in the public interest who wants to learn what really works when communicating about EU decision-making.
📅 5 February 2026
📍 Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
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We spoke with Ekaterina Khazina, a member of Platforma International which brings together individuals and initiatives both inside Russia and in exile.
Learn more about their work: www.euchanger.org/blog/ekateri...
Learn more about their work: www.euchanger.org/blog/ekateri...
December 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
We spoke with Ekaterina Khazina, a member of Platforma International which brings together individuals and initiatives both inside Russia and in exile.
Learn more about their work: www.euchanger.org/blog/ekateri...
Learn more about their work: www.euchanger.org/blog/ekateri...
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Kicking off the first edition of the EU Communications Academy!
Wishing everyone a day full of learning and fruitful exchanges!
Don't forget to take a look at our upcoming trainings
👉🏻 www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
Wishing everyone a day full of learning and fruitful exchanges!
Don't forget to take a look at our upcoming trainings
👉🏻 www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
September 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Kicking off the first edition of the EU Communications Academy!
Wishing everyone a day full of learning and fruitful exchanges!
Don't forget to take a look at our upcoming trainings
👉🏻 www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
Wishing everyone a day full of learning and fruitful exchanges!
Don't forget to take a look at our upcoming trainings
👉🏻 www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
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Register now for the 14th EU Advocacy Academy!
Strengthen your advocacy skills, impact, and resilience in today’s EU landscape.
📅 Nov 26–27 | 📍 Brussels
👉 Registration & programme: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #BrusselsBubble #PublicInterest
Strengthen your advocacy skills, impact, and resilience in today’s EU landscape.
📅 Nov 26–27 | 📍 Brussels
👉 Registration & programme: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #BrusselsBubble #PublicInterest
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Register now for the 14th EU Advocacy Academy!
Strengthen your advocacy skills, impact, and resilience in today’s EU landscape.
📅 Nov 26–27 | 📍 Brussels
👉 Registration & programme: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #BrusselsBubble #PublicInterest
Strengthen your advocacy skills, impact, and resilience in today’s EU landscape.
📅 Nov 26–27 | 📍 Brussels
👉 Registration & programme: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #BrusselsBubble #PublicInterest
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Join this important dialogue on #FoodJustice and #Resilience!
EU leaders, African government representatives and civil society will come together to discuss ways of unlocking support for #agroecology and shaping sustainable #foodsystems.
EU leaders, African government representatives and civil society will come together to discuss ways of unlocking support for #agroecology and shaping sustainable #foodsystems.
🌍 How can the EU’s development support drive resilient & just food systems?
Join us for Invest in Change: Agroecology as the EU’s Path to Food Justice and Resilience
📅 23 Sept 2025 | 🕒 15:00–17:00 CEST
📍 Brussels + Online
🔗 Register: forms.gle/HGprtKarXvSc...
#Agroecology #FoodJustice #EUpolicy
Join us for Invest in Change: Agroecology as the EU’s Path to Food Justice and Resilience
📅 23 Sept 2025 | 🕒 15:00–17:00 CEST
📍 Brussels + Online
🔗 Register: forms.gle/HGprtKarXvSc...
#Agroecology #FoodJustice #EUpolicy
September 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Join this important dialogue on #FoodJustice and #Resilience!
EU leaders, African government representatives and civil society will come together to discuss ways of unlocking support for #agroecology and shaping sustainable #foodsystems.
EU leaders, African government representatives and civil society will come together to discuss ways of unlocking support for #agroecology and shaping sustainable #foodsystems.
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"Push forward your narrative—one where everyone has a place in society and can thrive, no matter their identity.”- Sawsane Djazouli, #DiasporaVote!
www.euchanger.org/blog/sawsane...
Don’t miss our new EU Communications Academy
More info: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
www.euchanger.org/blog/sawsane...
Don’t miss our new EU Communications Academy
More info: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
June 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
"Push forward your narrative—one where everyone has a place in society and can thrive, no matter their identity.”- Sawsane Djazouli, #DiasporaVote!
www.euchanger.org/blog/sawsane...
Don’t miss our new EU Communications Academy
More info: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
www.euchanger.org/blog/sawsane...
Don’t miss our new EU Communications Academy
More info: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
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“Break the ice! Don't hesitate to approach people, even if it feels intimidating - try reaching out to different stakeholders at different levels.” - Laia Aycart Piquer, CONCORD
Meet Laia and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/4btxOPl
EU Academy XIII: 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
Meet Laia and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/4btxOPl
EU Academy XIII: 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
“Break the ice! Don't hesitate to approach people, even if it feels intimidating - try reaching out to different stakeholders at different levels.” - Laia Aycart Piquer, CONCORD — EU Changer
Laia Aycart Piquer is the Policy and Advocay Adviser at CONCORD – Europe’s leading confederation of NGOs focusing on sustainable development policy and international cooperation.
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March 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
“Break the ice! Don't hesitate to approach people, even if it feels intimidating - try reaching out to different stakeholders at different levels.” - Laia Aycart Piquer, CONCORD
Meet Laia and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/4btxOPl
EU Academy XIII: 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
Meet Laia and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/4btxOPl
EU Academy XIII: 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
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“The stigma around brain disorders is a barrier and obscures the true societal impact of these conditions." - Dominika Suchonova, European Brain Council
Meet Dominika and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/41edflt
#EU #Advocacy #BrainHealth
Next EU Academy: Brussels, 14 – 15 May
👉 lnkd.in/gtqsiKM
Meet Dominika and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/41edflt
#EU #Advocacy #BrainHealth
Next EU Academy: Brussels, 14 – 15 May
👉 lnkd.in/gtqsiKM
“The stigma around brain disorders is a barrier and obscures the true societal impact of these conditions." - Dominika Suchonova, European Brain Council — EU Changer
Dominika Suchonova works as Communication and Advocacy Officer for the European Brain Council (EBC). EBC is a non-profit organisation that promotes brain health and research to improve the lives...
www.euchanger.org
February 25, 2025 at 7:26 AM
“The stigma around brain disorders is a barrier and obscures the true societal impact of these conditions." - Dominika Suchonova, European Brain Council
Meet Dominika and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/41edflt
#EU #Advocacy #BrainHealth
Next EU Academy: Brussels, 14 – 15 May
👉 lnkd.in/gtqsiKM
Meet Dominika and other EU change-makers:
bit.ly/41edflt
#EU #Advocacy #BrainHealth
Next EU Academy: Brussels, 14 – 15 May
👉 lnkd.in/gtqsiKM
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Register now for the 13th EU Academy!
An interactive and practical two-day training designed to enhance participants' understanding of EU decision-making processes and empower them to defend the public interest
May 14 & 15, Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
An interactive and practical two-day training designed to enhance participants' understanding of EU decision-making processes and empower them to defend the public interest
May 14 & 15, Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
March 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Register now for the 13th EU Academy!
An interactive and practical two-day training designed to enhance participants' understanding of EU decision-making processes and empower them to defend the public interest
May 14 & 15, Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
An interactive and practical two-day training designed to enhance participants' understanding of EU decision-making processes and empower them to defend the public interest
May 14 & 15, Brussels
More information: www.euchanger.org/events/eu-ac...
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Join the EUAcademy XIII and meet enthusiastic public interest advocates working to create real change.
Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights and expand your network.
👉https://www.euchanger.org/events/eu-academy-13
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #PublicInterest
Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights and expand your network.
👉https://www.euchanger.org/events/eu-academy-13
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #PublicInterest
March 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Join the EUAcademy XIII and meet enthusiastic public interest advocates working to create real change.
Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights and expand your network.
👉https://www.euchanger.org/events/eu-academy-13
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #PublicInterest
Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights and expand your network.
👉https://www.euchanger.org/events/eu-academy-13
#EU #Advocacy #PolicyChange #PublicInterest
"Ursula von der Leyen’s commission has just signalled that it is shifting towards a Trump-influenced deregulatory agenda that prioritises market freedoms over public interest(...) The commission’s attempt to eviscerate sustainability laws must not be agreed..." euobserver.com/eu-political...
Von der Leyen's bonfire of regulations is an act of vandalism
Ursula von der Leyen’s commission has just signalled that it is shifting towards a Trump-influenced deregulatory agenda that prioritises market freedoms over public interest, writes former UN High Com...
euobserver.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
"Ursula von der Leyen’s commission has just signalled that it is shifting towards a Trump-influenced deregulatory agenda that prioritises market freedoms over public interest(...) The commission’s attempt to eviscerate sustainability laws must not be agreed..." euobserver.com/eu-political...
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“We need a cross-sectoral strategy to ensure sustainable education, research and lifelong learning opportunities across Europe.” Tove Keldsen, Association of Nordic Engineers (ANE)
Meet Tove and other change-makers: bit.ly/4gPi0ro
Next EU Academy Brussels, 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
Meet Tove and other change-makers: bit.ly/4gPi0ro
Next EU Academy Brussels, 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
“We need a cross-sectoral strategy to ensure sustainable education, research and lifelong learning opportunities across Europe.” - Tove Keldsen, Association of Nordic Engineers — EU Changer
Tove Keldsen serves as the Communication Manager for the Association of Nordic Engineers (ANE). ANE advocates for the pivotal role of engineers in driving the transition to a sustainable society, prom...
bit.ly
February 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
“We need a cross-sectoral strategy to ensure sustainable education, research and lifelong learning opportunities across Europe.” Tove Keldsen, Association of Nordic Engineers (ANE)
Meet Tove and other change-makers: bit.ly/4gPi0ro
Next EU Academy Brussels, 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
Meet Tove and other change-makers: bit.ly/4gPi0ro
Next EU Academy Brussels, 14 – 15 May
www.euchanger.org/eu-academy
My colleague María Laura Helguero is in the EP presenting research on EU Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Directive in the cocoa sector in Ecuador commissioned by @fairtradeftao.bsky.social. Key findings: exporters to the EU are not aware of Directive, UTPs still a common feature. Recommendations👇
February 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
My colleague María Laura Helguero is in the EP presenting research on EU Unfair Trading Practices (UTP) Directive in the cocoa sector in Ecuador commissioned by @fairtradeftao.bsky.social. Key findings: exporters to the EU are not aware of Directive, UTPs still a common feature. Recommendations👇
Message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu: “Reopening CSDDD would be a categorical mistake. @ec.europa.eu should not try to outtrump Trump!” @larawolters.bsky.social at Frank Bold conference on sustainability & competitiveness #omnibus #csddd
January 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Message to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu: “Reopening CSDDD would be a categorical mistake. @ec.europa.eu should not try to outtrump Trump!” @larawolters.bsky.social at Frank Bold conference on sustainability & competitiveness #omnibus #csddd
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@foeeurope.bsky.social countering the EU's deregulation agenda! 🌍 This incredible team is hard at work developing their advocacy strategy to tackle the challenges head on and ensure their goals remain visible and impactful.
#EU #Advocacy #ClimateAction #SocialJustice #Accountability
#EU #Advocacy #ClimateAction #SocialJustice #Accountability
January 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@foeeurope.bsky.social countering the EU's deregulation agenda! 🌍 This incredible team is hard at work developing their advocacy strategy to tackle the challenges head on and ensure their goals remain visible and impactful.
#EU #Advocacy #ClimateAction #SocialJustice #Accountability
#EU #Advocacy #ClimateAction #SocialJustice #Accountability
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Kicking off two days of advocacy training with @foeeurope.bsky.social
We’ll explore the essentials of EU decision-making processes and engage in advocacy strategy development exercises aimed at countering the EU deregulation agenda.
Excited for an inspiring and impactful experience ahead!
We’ll explore the essentials of EU decision-making processes and engage in advocacy strategy development exercises aimed at countering the EU deregulation agenda.
Excited for an inspiring and impactful experience ahead!
January 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Kicking off two days of advocacy training with @foeeurope.bsky.social
We’ll explore the essentials of EU decision-making processes and engage in advocacy strategy development exercises aimed at countering the EU deregulation agenda.
Excited for an inspiring and impactful experience ahead!
We’ll explore the essentials of EU decision-making processes and engage in advocacy strategy development exercises aimed at countering the EU deregulation agenda.
Excited for an inspiring and impactful experience ahead!
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‼️NEW: Billionaire wealth in the EU surges by nearly €400 million per day in 2024, with a new billionaire nearly every week.
This is according to Oxfam EU's new research out ahead of #WEF.
#TakersNotMakers
Link 👉 www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...
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This is according to Oxfam EU's new research out ahead of #WEF.
#TakersNotMakers
Link 👉 www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...
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January 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
‼️NEW: Billionaire wealth in the EU surges by nearly €400 million per day in 2024, with a new billionaire nearly every week.
This is according to Oxfam EU's new research out ahead of #WEF.
#TakersNotMakers
Link 👉 www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...
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This is according to Oxfam EU's new research out ahead of #WEF.
#TakersNotMakers
Link 👉 www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...
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A look back to 2024: in October, we trained a network of organisations working for climate and social justice coordinated by Forum des Alternatives Maroc (FMAS) and funded by the EU’s Majalat II project. Three intensive days with advocates working in an extremely challenging context.
January 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
A look back to 2024: in October, we trained a network of organisations working for climate and social justice coordinated by Forum des Alternatives Maroc (FMAS) and funded by the EU’s Majalat II project. Three intensive days with advocates working in an extremely challenging context.
In London for a two-day EU advocacy training with the fantastic @earthsight.bsky.social team. Their deep-dive investigations expose environmental & social crime and underscore the need for strong EU deforestation & corporate due diligence laws. #EUDR #CSDDD www.earthsight.org.uk/news
January 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
In London for a two-day EU advocacy training with the fantastic @earthsight.bsky.social team. Their deep-dive investigations expose environmental & social crime and underscore the need for strong EU deforestation & corporate due diligence laws. #EUDR #CSDDD www.earthsight.org.uk/news
New year, new start! After almost 14 years leading Oxfam's advocacy in various EU policy areas, yesterday I handed in my badge & key. It was a privilege to work for an organisation committed to economic justice, climate action & human rights and a pleasure to work with the @oxfameu.bsky.social team.
January 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
New year, new start! After almost 14 years leading Oxfam's advocacy in various EU policy areas, yesterday I handed in my badge & key. It was a privilege to work for an organisation committed to economic justice, climate action & human rights and a pleasure to work with the @oxfameu.bsky.social team.