A group of participants in a training seminar.

I have developed three half-day #training sessions for #communications professionals in #EUaffairs:

▪️ Social Media
▪️ Media Relations and Press Releases, and
▪️ Crisis Communication.

Practical, interactive, built for the Brussels bubble.
Learn more at: pluxconsulting.eu/training

A colourful pattern of numbers.

Attention number crunchers! Did you know that the #EUTransparencyRegister now counts over 17,000 entries?

30% companies, 27% NGOs, and 17% trade associations. Belgium leads with 3,881 organisations, followed by Germany and France.

More details here: transparency-register.europa.eu/find-out-mor...

Indeed. I learned a lot.

A city within a city: The secret life of Brussels' Résidence Palace The iconic Résidence Palace marks its centenary this year – a Jazz Age experiment in luxury living that helped reshape Brussels long before the EU arrived.

I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to work in an office at the #RésidencePalace for several years. Here is an interesting article from The Brussels Times on the history and secrets of this remarkable building complex: www.brusselstimes.com/2021048/a-ci...

This is one of the annual flagship events in Brussels that you shouldn’t miss if you’re interested in economic policy. #EUBEF26

Spring blooms: Visit a flower festival or plant fair in Belgium From dreamlike cherry blossom and the blaze of colourful tulips to plant fairs for green-fingered gardeners, Belgium boasts seasonal festivals and fairs all around the country.Many of these horticultu...

🌷Spring has finally arrived in Belgium, and cherry blossoms, tulip displays, and garden festivals are popping up across the country. If you’re looking for a bit of seasonal inspiration, there are plenty of floral events to explore this year.

Find out more here: www.thebulletin.be/spring-bloom...

Photographer: Fred MARVAUX Copyright: © European Union 2026 - Source: EP

The European Parliament's March plenary session last week covered a range of issues: housing affordability, labour shortages, AI copyright, EU enlargement, and priorities for the 2027 budget.

Find out more in this recap from the EP Think Tank: www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...

Everything we know about the strikes hitting Belgium next week A three-day train strike and a national demonstration are set to disrupt several services across Belgium next week.

Folks in the Brussels bubble, prepare yourselves: another strike affecting public transport is scheduled for next week, starting on Sunday evening.

More details here: www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2004...

European Parliament Plenary Session February 2026 Members gather for the February plenary session with an agenda that includes a debate on the 2025 annual report on the European Central Bank and a statement to mark World Cancer Day, as well as debate...

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...

SEAP - ECPA Workshop: Working effectively with consultants SEAP and ECPA are delighted to invite you to their joint workshop.

🗓️ 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

Season's Greetings

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!

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...

Copenhagen River. Image by Duc Tinh Ngo from Pixabay.

🇪🇺🇩🇰 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...

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

This promises to be very insightful and inspiring. Looking forward!

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

Why Good Friday is not a public holiday in Belgium Good Friday is an official public holiday in many countries, but for most people in Belgium it is just a regular working day.

Have a nice working day, my Belgian colleagues and friends, and enjoy the slightly shorter long #Easter weekend!
www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1538...

A useful briefing from the EP think tank, especially for EU professionals who are at the beginning of their career. 🤔

Hallerbos hyacinths begin to bloom on outskirts of Brussels The regular shuttle bus service to the forest relaunches on Saturday. However, visitors might need to wait a few more days to see the blue carpet in full bloom.

If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss this beautiful natural spectacle. The #Hallerbos is just outside of Brussels. A perfect trip for a sunny weekend. www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1529...

Hm, somehow, yesterday's appearance by the party leaders of the future German #coalition government reminds me of the concerts by electronic music pioneers #Kraftwerk.

#Germany #Deutschland #SchwarzRot #Koalition #Regierung #Merz #Söder #Klingbeil #Esken

Two weeks to go. Join us on 27 March and register now!

Take part in this #event on 25 March and find out what you always wanted to know about #lobbying. #BeersPoliticsEU

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

Germany has voted: what next for Europe? After Sunday's elections to the German Bundestag, the leader of the CDU, Friedrich Merz, is widely expected to initiate coalition talks with the SPD.

🇩🇪 🗳️ The eagerly awaited results of the early parliamentary #elections in #Germany are now known. Read here how commentators in the European press assess the election results: www.eurotopics.net/en/334578/ge... - via eurotopics.net

SEAP survey: make your voice heard!

❓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...

Commission work programme 2025 On 11 February 2025, the European Commission adopted the 2025 Commission work programme and its annexes

🇪🇺 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...

🤣 It's always nice to start a new week with a good laugh. This one made my day! Thanks, @nicholasvinocur.bsky.social and @politico.eu Playbook.
#Denmarkification #Trump #Greenland

Well, in that case, happy #NationalCroissantDay! 🥐

#EurofoundLive: How is AI changing the world of work in Europe? | Eurofound This year, Eurofound and European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) both mark their fiftieth anniversary. The longevity of the agencies, and the impact of their work, is a...

📅 Event alert: How is #AI changing the world of work in Europe?

On 11/02/2025 @eurofound.bsky.social will organise a webinar where experts will dive into how AI is changing our jobs, driving innovation, and creating new challenges.

You can register here: app.livestorm.co/p/427296cc-9...

📺 You can follow the presentation of the priorities of the Polish EU Council Presidency by Donald Tusk today at 10.30 am. Livestream available here: 👉 www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...