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

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.

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 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!

📢 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.

📅 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.

📢 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-...

📅 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...

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

📣 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!

🌍 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.

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.

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...

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...

📢 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...

❓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...

🎉 SEAP is pleased to announce that we have welcomed a number of new members in recent weeks: seap.be/seap-strengt... 🤝 Join SEAP and become part of a trusted community dedicated to advancing the #publicaffairs profession! Apply for membership now: 👉 seap.be/join-seap/ #ethics #transparency

The Society of European Affairs Professionals (the lobbying group for lobbyists) is getting worried about the non-publication of EU Commissioners' cabinets, one and half month after the start of their mandate

🇪🇺 #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...

Are you ready to get back to work? We are starting the new year with our next members-only event on 29/01, where the new Board will present its priorities and initiatives for the new term. Members will find the invitation in their email inbox. See you soon!

🌟 Welcome our newest members: Arnaud Lemaire (CAF), André Paula Santos (Nuseed), Lucas Vogler (Dixit), and Federico Trenta (Utopia Lab). We are happy to have you among us! Join SEAP now and become part of a trusted community dedicated to advancing our profession! 🤝 seap.be/welcome-to-o...

🦋 We are now on #Bluesky! Follow us for news from our association and updates on #ethics and #transparency in European #publicaffairs.