In this program, we will dive into:

• The EU institutions, their procedural frameworks and dynamics between them
• Who are the main stakeholders to engage with in the European Commission, Parliament and Council of the EU
• Insights into key stages of EU lawmaking and the main actors involved
• How to adapt your public affairs strategy to each moment of the law-making lifecycle
• Comitology in practice: regulatory decision-making via implementing and delegated acts
• Tools and resources to stay informed about regulatory developments

Key takeaways:

By the end of the program, participants will walk away with:

• A practical understanding of how the EU legislative process works, from both a theoretical angle as well as through the analysis of case studies, examples and lessons learned
• Perspectives on the EU legislative process from public affairs professionals and EU policy-makers
• A better understanding of cross-institutional dynamics and how interactions between the European Commission, Parliament, and Council shape decision outcomes
• Examples of how to engage ethically and effectively with EU stakeholders and its legislative process

Who is this program for?

This workshop is designed for public affairs professionals working in the EU, who wish to refresh or deepen their knowledge on how the decision-making process works across the EU institutions, how to engage with the relevant stakeholders in order to execute their advocacy strategy, and what are the best sources to stay informed and prepare their organizations for upcoming regulatory developments.

Corporations, NGOs, trade associations, international bodies can all benefit from this workshop as it focuses on practical examples, strategic foresight and concrete tips on how to place your issue on EU policy-makers’ and civil servants’ radar.

This training seminar will include an in-depth look into the EU institutions and how their procedures flow from policy agenda topics all the way to acts of law. Participants will hear from experts on how an act comes to life, what are the main actors in each step of the process and what are the best strategies to engage with them. We’ll explore tested advocacy techniques and ways to apply them to maximize your results.