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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
🗓️ 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
Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year!
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.
DeHavilland, Inside the bubble, episode 5: Emma Brown
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 President Emma Brown
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!
SEAP Workshop on "Compliance with Competition Rules in Trade Associations" on 9 October 2025
📢 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-...
📢 Only a few places left. Don't wait any longer and register now for our advocacy training.
SEAP Workshop on 14 October 2025: Advocacy Training in cooperation with the Advocacy Academy
📅 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.
SEAP member survey on better regulation
📢 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.
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 webinar on AI in Public Affairs on 17 July 2025.
📅 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...
🎙️ 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...
Emma Brown, President of SEAP
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...
🇫🇷 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
Emma Brown, President of SEAP
📣 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
SEAP General Assembly, Brussels, 23 April 2025
📢 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!
🌍 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.
