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Political training by Olivier Hinnekens (SoWhatCommunications)

This political training, 'Introduction to Public Affairs at EU Level', takes place on Wednesday, 21 October, from 14:00 to 17:00, presented by Olivier Hinnekens from SoWhatCommunications International. The session will be held at the offices of the BEPACT secretariat, Rue de la Loi 38, 1000 Brussels.

This introductory course is designed for professionals seeking a foundational understanding of public affairs at the European level. It offers a comprehensive overview of how EU policymaking works in practice, combining institutional knowledge with practical insight into how public affairs professionals engage with EU decision-makers.

What you'll learn:

• The EU's institutional structure and how legislation is developed and adopted
• The key actors and dynamics shaping EU policymaking and decision-making processes
• The role of lobbying, advocacy, and transparency (including the EU Transparency Register), illustrated through practical case studies

This session is reserved exclusively for BEPACT members, and the cost is as follows:

• Individual members: €100
• Corporate members: €80

The invoice will be sent separately to each participant. Please note that capacity is limited to 20 participants, on a first come, first served basis.

Register here.