Next week in the European Parliament, debates will take place on cyberbullying and child protection, the EU’s first anti-poverty strategy, labour exploitation, trade and agriculture files, and the proposed 2040 climate target. Read more in this EP Think Tank post: epthinktank.eu/2026/02/06/e...

An eventful year is coming to a close, marking the third year for PLUX Consulting. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my clients, partners and friends for their trust and cooperation. Wishing you relaxing holidays and a healthy, happy and successful New Year!

🇪🇺 Tomorrow, at 9:00 a.m., the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will deliver this year's State of the Union address. Expectations are high, and the current challenges are even greater. Watch the livestream here: www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/ar...

Yesterday’s announcement of an EU-US tariff agreement has been met with mixed reactions in the European press, ranging from relief to criticism. Read the assessments of different commentators here: www.eurotopics.net/en/342626/wh... via Eurotopics.net

🇪🇺🇩🇰 Today, Denmark takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Its programme focuses on security, support for Ukraine, competitiveness, and the green transition. Find out more here: danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/programme...

🇪🇺 EU leaders are meeting in Brussels today for their last summit before the summer break. You can follow live coverage and updates here. ⭕ EurActiv: www.euractiv.com/section/poli... ⭕ Euronews: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... ⭕ Politico: www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...

During the last European Parliament plenary session, MEPs addressed global crises. They discussed the control of EU funds and endorsed new regulations on animal welfare and the protection of children from sexual abuse. Read more in the EP Think Tank blog: epthinktank.eu/2025/06/20/p...

The EU Commission has launched a consultation on the Consumer Agenda 2025–2030 and an Action Plan for Consumers in the Single Market. Stakeholders can share their views until 11 August 2025. Find out more here: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet... #Consultation #ConsumerPolicy #SingleMarket

📣 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

❓Have you ever wondered which EU legislative proposals have received the most attention from lobbyists? @politico.eu has done the maths and compiled a ranking of tabled amendments during the last 20 years. Small hint: tech regulation dominates. Read the full article: www.politico.eu/article/euro...

🤖 The European Commission has launched a #consultation on how to apply the #AI Act to general-purpose AI models. The upcoming guidelines will clarify key concepts and support compliance. Deadline: 22 May 2025. Find out more here: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm... #AIinEurope

🇪🇺 If you are involved in #EuropeanAffairs, you have probably heard the term #trilogue. What exactly does it mean? What role does the trilogue play in the #EU's legislative process? Find out more in this briefing from the European Parliamentary Research Service. epthinktank.eu/2025/04/16/u...

🗓️ Event tip! Registration is open for the Brussels Economic Forum #EUBEF25 "Navigating a turbulent world. Securing Europe’s economy", taking place on 22 May 2025. Don't miss this key moment to discuss Europe’s economic future. Check out the programme and register here: ec.europa.eu/economy_fina...

🇺🇲 🇪🇺 Keep calm and carry on? The #tariffs imposed worldwide last week by the US have caused turmoil in the markets. How should the #EuropeanUnion react? Commentators in the European media suggest different approaches. Read more: www.eurotopics.net/en/337024/ta... - via @eurotopicsen.bsky.social

🇪🇺 Highlights from this week’s #EuropeanParliament plenary: budget 2026, transport, energy, Roma strategy and more. Read the details in this valuable roundup from the European Parliamentary Research Service: 👉 epthinktank.eu/2025/04/04/p...

🇪🇺 🇺🇲 According to a new @yougov.co.uk study, most Europeans support hitting back at US #tariffs, even though they recognise the economic risks. Read more here: 👉 www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... - via @euronews.com

Yesterday, the EU Commission unveiled its #WhitePaper for European #Defence & the ReArm Europe Plan, an unprecedented step in response to global challenges. What are its objectives? What does it mean for #NATO and the future of EU defence? Find out more in this Q&A: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

In 2024, nearly half of the EU’s #electricity came from renewables, with Denmark (89%) having the highest share. Wind was the main source, making up 39% of renewable electricity. How does your country fare? Find out more here: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/... #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

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🗓️ Event tip: 25 March 2025! Everything you always wanted to know about lobbying. Register now! #BeerPoliticsEU 👇

Our survey on the new EU transparency regulations is still ongoing. Please let us know your experiences!

🇪🇺🇨🇦 Join the EU-Canada Civil Society Forum on 18-19 March 2025! Connect with EU & Canadian officials and civil society to share your views on how #CETA is being implemented. 🔗 Register here: policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/events/7th-e... #EU #Canada #trade #sustainability

🚜 Today, the EU Commission has unveiled its Vision for #Agriculture and #Food, setting out a roadmap for a resilient, competitive, and fair agri-food system. 🌽 A simpler, more digital #CAP is coming in 2025. Full details here: 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

🇪🇺 New feature on the #EUTransparencyRegister! Organisations removed from the register can now re-activate their old registration number instead of starting from scratch. Just fill out a re-activation form in your restricted space. 🆘 Need guidance on EU transparency rules? We are here to help!

🗣️ Have your say on the future of the #EUbudget! 💶 The European Commission has launched a #PublicConsultation on the next EU long-term budget. Citizens & stakeholders can share their views over the next 12 weeks. You can find more information here: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

🇪🇺 The European Commission's long-awaited #workprogramme for 2025 is finally here. What are the key priorities and what are the differences compared to previous years? Find out more here: 👇 commission.europa.eu/strategy-and...

🇪🇺 🇵🇱 This Wednesday, 22/01, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will present the priorities of the Polish EU Council Presidency at the European Parliament. Find out more about Poland's key priorities in this highly informative briefing from the EP Think Tank: 👉 www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

🎉 Happy New Year! From innovation, climate protection and electric cars to artificial intelligence, migration and defence - these are the ten issues to watch in 2025. Read more in this insightful analysis from the European Parliamentary Research Service: 👉 www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

✨ As the year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients, partners, and friends for their invaluable collaboration and support throughout 2024. We wish you joyful and relaxing holidays and a healthy, successful start to 2025. ✨

❓Did you know that large businesses make up only 0.2% of EU enterprises? However, they employ more than a third of the labour force and generate more than half of the net turnover. Find out more here: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/... - @eu-eurostat.extwitter.link #economy #enterprises #EU

🤖 The #DigitalTransformation is one of the biggest challenges for the #EuropeanUnion. Where do companies and public administrations stand? What about infrastructure and digital skills? The new Digitalisation Dashboard from Eurostat has the answers. Check it out! ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cac...

🥳 Happy 2nd birthday @pluxconsulting.bsky.social! 🎉 Do you need #strategy advice or support with your #publicaffairs or #communication initiatives? Are you seeking someone who can lead your association with competence and commitment? Then please reach out to me! Visit my website: pluxconsulting.eu

🇪🇺 As of 1 December, the new European Commission is tackling Europe’s biggest challenges with a new political agenda. Find out more about its priorities for 2024-2029 here: commission.europa.eu/priorities-2...

Hey, comms and policy people in the Brussels bubble! I have compiled a #StarterPack with Brussels-based #journalists covering the #EuropeanUnion and #NATO. I hope you will find it useful. go.bsky.app/Sfg5MNj

🦋 Are you new to #Bluesky and do you want to familiarise yourself with the platform? Here's a great overview of all the features and how to use them. 👇 buffer.com/resources/bl...

📊 The latest #Eurobarometer shows that Europeans have the highest trust in the EU since 2007, with 51% of citizens expressing confidence in the EU and 74% feeling proud to be EU citizens. 61% are feeling positive about the EU’s future. 🇪🇺 Click here for full results: 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

🦋 Have you ever wondered what the differences and similarities are between #Bluesky, #X and #Threads? Look no further! Check out my latest article on LinkedIn: 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/bluesk...

🇪🇺 Today's the day! At noon, the European Parliament will vote on the new College of Commissioners. If approved, the VDL Commission 2.0 will take office on 1 December 2024. Follow the vote live here: www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...

❓Did you know the #EuropeanUnion is a global #trade leader with 44 deals with 76 countries, facilitating trade valued at €5 trillion in 2023? 🌍 Explore more facts and figures in @ec.europa.eu DG Trade's most recent publication: 👉 op.europa.eu/fr/publicati...

New EU Commission & OECD report reveals: ✅ Life expectancy in Europe rebounds to 81.5 years, but big gaps remain. ❌ 1.2M healthcare workers needed as retirements loom. ❗ Action needed: invest, improve working conditions & boost training! Read full report here: health.ec.europa.eu/state-health...

🤩 We are delighted to share this positive news about our name giver "Place Lux". 👇 www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/126... #consultancy #publicaffairs #communications #Brussels

Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and we were #2,114,281!

📰 As Europe discusses the #DraghiReport on EU #competitiveness, one big question remains: how feasible are these recommendations? Read here what commentators in the European press think: www.eurotopics.net/en/326017/co... - via eurotopics.net

Now that #Belgium has finally submitted its proposal, here is the full list of candidates for the members of the European Commission 2024-2029: www.politico.eu/article/ursu... - via @politico.eu #vdLcommission

🗳 Yesterday, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as President of the EU Commission with a comfortable majority. 🇪🇺 Is this a success or a disappointment? Commentators in the media have divided opinions. 📰 Read more here: www.eurotopics.net/en/323315/vo... via eurotopics.net

The newly elected Members of the European Parliament will take office on 16 July 2024. Find out more about their first tasks and the most important items on the agenda in this EP Think Tank blog post: epthinktank.eu/2024/07/11/e...

🇭🇺 Today, #Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇪🇺 What do you know about this country? Eurostat has compiled some facts and figures about Hungary to mark the occasion. 👇

🔋 Eurostat: In 2023, renewables led EU power generation, making up nearly 45% of electricity production! Fossil fuel use dropped significantly, while nuclear energy remained steady. Record lows for natural gas and coal. Read more here: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/... #RenewableEnergy

📢 Habemus a new EU leadership! ✨ Negotiators have agreed to put forward @vonderleyen, @antoniocostapm and @kajakallas as nominees for the EU's top jobs to the European Council on 27/28 June. 🇪🇺 #EUCO www.politico.eu/article/von-...

📊 New Eurobarometer #survey: Over 60% of Europeans see benefits from international #trade, up since 2019! 🌍 Europeans support the EU's role in global trade (74%) and agree on the need for trade rules (82%). Read more here: 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...