Society of European Affairs Professionals
@seap-eu.bsky.social
Since 1997, we have been advancing the European affairs profession so that it contributes to ever better policy outcomes.
📍Brussels, Belgium 🔗 www.seap.be
📍Brussels, Belgium 🔗 www.seap.be
📅 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!
👉 Please check your email inbox for the invitation and registration link!
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📅 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!
👉 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.
Please check your e-mail inbox for the invitation and the registration link.
September 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
📢 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.
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-...
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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September 19, 2025 at 7:34 AM
🇫🇷 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-...
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-...
📢 Only a few places left. Don't wait any longer and register now for our advocacy training.
📅 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.
Check your e-mail inbox for the invitation and the registration link.
September 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📢 Only a few places left. Don't wait any longer and register now for our advocacy training.
📅 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.
Check your e-mail inbox for the invitation and the registration link.
September 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
📅 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.
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.
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.
August 26, 2025 at 8:12 AM
📢 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.
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.
SEAP has written to the European Commission to request clarification on the scope of the new Regulation on the Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA), which will apply from 10 October 2025. Read our letter here: seap.be/seap-calls-f...
SEAP calls for clear guidance to safeguard organic public debate under new EU political advertising rules - SEAP
The Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) has written to the European Commission to request clarification on the scope of the new Regulation on the Transparency and Targeting of Political A...
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July 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
SEAP has written to the European Commission to request clarification on the scope of the new Regulation on the Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA), which will apply from 10 October 2025. Read our letter here: seap.be/seap-calls-f...
SEAP is concerned about reports that the European Parliament could extend the ban on lobbying to third-party organisations linked to certain companies. Read more on our website: seap.be/seap-reacts-...
SEAP reacts to potential expansion of lobbying bans in the European Parliament - SEAP
SEAP is concerned about reports that the European Parliament could extend the ban on lobbying to third-party organisations linked to certain companies. While SEAP supports transparency and accountabil...
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July 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
SEAP is concerned about reports that the European Parliament could extend the ban on lobbying to third-party organisations linked to certain companies. Read more on our website: seap.be/seap-reacts-...
📅 We invite all SEAP members to join our webinar on 'AI in Public Affairs' on 17 July 2025. Check your email inbox for your personal invitation!
July 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📅 We invite all SEAP members to join our webinar on 'AI in Public Affairs' on 17 July 2025. Check your email inbox for your personal invitation!
In response to recent reports* of corruption allegations against Huawei, SEAP President Emma Brown (she/her) issued the following statement:
* www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
* www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
June 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In response to recent reports* of corruption allegations against Huawei, SEAP President Emma Brown (she/her) issued the following statement:
* www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
* www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
🎙️ SEAP President Emma Brown is featured on Kellen Europe's 'Associations Unplugged' podcast! She talks about the state of EU public affairs, what transparency means for lobbyists, recruitment challenges & how SEAP supports members.
Tune in: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMgu...
Tune in: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMgu...
Transparency in EU Lobbying: What It Means for Trade Associations | 10 | Associations Unplugged
YouTube video by Associations Unplugged
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June 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🎙️ SEAP President Emma Brown is featured on Kellen Europe's 'Associations Unplugged' podcast! She talks about the state of EU public affairs, what transparency means for lobbyists, recruitment challenges & how SEAP supports members.
Tune in: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMgu...
Tune in: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMgu...
In light of recent reporting on informal forums in the European Parliament, SEAP issued the following statement from its President, Emma Brown:
Read the full statement here: seap.be/seap-stateme...
Read the full statement here: seap.be/seap-stateme...
June 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM
In light of recent reporting on informal forums in the European Parliament, SEAP issued the following statement from its President, Emma Brown:
Read the full statement here: seap.be/seap-stateme...
Read the full statement here: seap.be/seap-stateme...
🇫🇷 SEAP welcomes the latest French initiative to strengthen #transparency in #lobbying. Read our full statement here: seap.be/seap-stateme...
SEAP statement on French initiative to strengthen transparency in lobbying - SEAP
SEAP welcomes the French initiative led by Jérémie Iordanoff, Vice-President of the National Assembly, to strengthen transparency in lobbying. Iordanoff has tabled a draft law that would amend the Sap...
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May 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🇫🇷 SEAP welcomes the latest French initiative to strengthen #transparency in #lobbying. Read our full statement here: seap.be/seap-stateme...
📢 We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Nicola del Valle de Sousa Gavaia (McDonald’s), and Vincent Guerre (SEA Europe). Welcome to both of you!
Read our full announcement here: seap.be/seap-welcome...
#PublicAffairs #ethics #transparency
Read our full announcement here: seap.be/seap-welcome...
#PublicAffairs #ethics #transparency
SEAP welcomes two new Board members - SEAP
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Nicola del Valle de Sousa Gavaia, EU Government Relations Senior Manager at McDonald’s, and Vincent Guerre, Director of Trade and C...
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May 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📢 We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Nicola del Valle de Sousa Gavaia (McDonald’s), and Vincent Guerre (SEA Europe). Welcome to both of you!
Read our full announcement here: seap.be/seap-welcome...
#PublicAffairs #ethics #transparency
Read our full announcement here: seap.be/seap-welcome...
#PublicAffairs #ethics #transparency
📣 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
April 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📣 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
📢 Calling all members: Join us for our annual General Assembly on 23 April 2025!
We are pleased to welcome MEP @danielfreund.bsky.social as this year's guest speaker.
Check your e-mail inboxes and register now!
We are pleased to welcome MEP @danielfreund.bsky.social as this year's guest speaker.
Check your e-mail inboxes and register now!
April 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📢 Calling all members: Join us for our annual General Assembly on 23 April 2025!
We are pleased to welcome MEP @danielfreund.bsky.social as this year's guest speaker.
Check your e-mail inboxes and register now!
We are pleased to welcome MEP @danielfreund.bsky.social as this year's guest speaker.
Check your e-mail inboxes and register now!
🌍 Last week, SEAP hosted a panel discussion on how lobbying is evolving in today’s uncertain geopolitical climate. Our event report is now online. You can read it here: 👉 seap.be/lobbying-in-... #geopolitics #lobbying #transparency #disinformation
Lobbying in Brussels: navigating geopolitical challenges - SEAP
On 27 March 2025, SEAP hosted a panel discussion at the Press Club Brussels to explore the evolving landscape of lobbying in Brussels in the face of increasing geopolitical uncertainty. The event exam...
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April 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🌍 Last week, SEAP hosted a panel discussion on how lobbying is evolving in today’s uncertain geopolitical climate. Our event report is now online. You can read it here: 👉 seap.be/lobbying-in-... #geopolitics #lobbying #transparency #disinformation
❗ Final call! Join us on Thursday for a timely discussion. Only a few seats left.
📢 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...
Registration is open. Don't wait and secure your place now! 👉 www.eventbrite.be/e/lobbying-i...
March 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
❗ Final call! Join us on Thursday for a timely discussion. Only a few seats left.
Two weeks to go. Join us on 27 March and register now!
📢 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...
Registration is open. Don't wait and secure your place now! 👉 www.eventbrite.be/e/lobbying-i...
March 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Two weeks to go. Join us on 27 March and register now!
📢 We are happy to share this announcement about the #BeersPoliticsEU event on 25 March. Our President, Emma Brown, is looking forward to the discussion.
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...
📍 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...
#BeersPoliticsEU: "Access Granted. How Transparent is Lobbying in Brussels?", Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
**#BeersPoliticsEU: "Access Granted. How Transparent is Lobbying in Brussels?"**
Lobbying is not a dirty word. It is an essential tool in democracies where citizens, compa
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March 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
📢 We are happy to share this announcement about the #BeersPoliticsEU event on 25 March. Our President, Emma Brown, is looking forward to the discussion.
Update: We are pleased to note that the lists of Cabinet members of the EU Commissioners have now been published.
👉 commission.europa.eu/about/organi...
👉 commission.europa.eu/about/organi...
🇪🇺 #Transparency matters! Over 6 weeks into the new European Commission term, clarity on Cabinet compositions is still missing. SEAP President Emma Brown calls on @ec.europa.eu to act now for openness and #goodgovernance. Read the full statement: 👉 seap.be/statement-on...
March 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Update: We are pleased to note that the lists of Cabinet members of the EU Commissioners have now been published.
👉 commission.europa.eu/about/organi...
👉 commission.europa.eu/about/organi...
Our survey on the new EU transparency regulations is still ongoing. Please let us know your experiences!
❓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...
If yes, please take part in our #survey!
Click here: 👉 forms.gle/7qGBDnRWegFt...
March 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Our survey on the new EU transparency regulations is still ongoing. Please let us know your experiences!
🇪🇺 We congratulate Teresa Anjinho on taking office as the new European Ombudsman and look forward to working with her. Read our full statement here: seap.be/statement-on...
Statement on Teresa Anjinho taking office as EU Ombudsman - SEAP
The Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) congratulates Teresa Anjinho on taking office as the new European Ombudsman and looks forward to working with her. Her leadership will be valuable ...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🇪🇺 We congratulate Teresa Anjinho on taking office as the new European Ombudsman and look forward to working with her. Read our full statement here: seap.be/statement-on...
📢 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...
Registration is open. Don't wait and secure your place now! 👉 www.eventbrite.be/e/lobbying-i...
February 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢 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...
Registration is open. Don't wait and secure your place now! 👉 www.eventbrite.be/e/lobbying-i...
❓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...
If yes, please take part in our #survey!
Click here: 👉 forms.gle/7qGBDnRWegFt...
February 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
❓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...
If yes, please take part in our #survey!
Click here: 👉 forms.gle/7qGBDnRWegFt...