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Thrilled to share a snapshot of a truly invigorating meeting I had the privilege to be a part of, with the remarkable Yvonne Chileshe and Anthony Brand from the Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), alongside Federico Narducci from Rud Pedersen Public Affairs . Our dialogue revolved around a shared vision: easing the journey for overseas businesses venturing into the European market. It's no secret that this path is fraught with challenges, from stringent sustainability mandates to the evolving landscape of #European legislation. However, what struck me most was the palpable enthusiasm and commitment of our colleagues from OACPS to navigate these hurdles. Their dedication to fostering not just business growth, but #sustainable and business practices, is truly commendable. In an era where #sustainability is not just a buzzword but a fundamental business principle, our discussions also ventured into how the upcoming European #elections might influence policies affecting overseas businesses. It's clear that the priorities set by the next administration will have a significant impact on our collaborative efforts and strategies.  This meeting underscored the importance of our #collaboration, as we align our initiatives with the broader goals of sustainable development and adherence to upcoming European policies. The synergy between our organizations promises not just to bridge businesses across continents, but also to pioneer a path of responsible and inclusive growth. As we move forward, I am energized by the potential of our partnership and the positive impact it will undoubtedly have on businesses looking to navigate the complexities of the European market. The journey ahead is challenging, but with partners like Yvonne Chileshe, Anthony Brand, Federico Narducci, and Rud Pedersen Public Affairs, it's a challenge we're more than equipped to meet. #OACPS #Sustainability #EuropeanMarket #Legislation #ElectionPriorities #Collaboration #GlobalBusiness Graeme Taylor Adam Sebesta

𝑭𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 🌟 As we conclude the final Plenary session in Strasbourg of the 2019-2024 mandate, I'm overwhelmed with pride and gratitude for the incredible journey it has been. In these years, the EU has seized opportunities, and navigated challenges like never before, and I have been lucky enough to live and learn from them. From groundbreaking policies to transformative initiatives, every decision made during this mandate has been driven by a singular vision: to create a better present, but mainly a better tomorrow for all of us. Policies such as the 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 55 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐔 are true milestones in our history and position the EU at another level compared to other global actors. As we bid farewell to this chapter, let's celebrate the achievements and the lasting legacy built in this mandate. Now it is also time to look ahead with renewed determination, take lessons from the mistakes made during this mandate and keep on building a stronger and more integrated EU. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 💫 #EUElections #UseYourVote #YourVoiceMatters #UnitedInDiversity #FutureForward

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as President of the European Commission! 👍 Today, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen for another five-year term. She will now begin to assemble her new team of Commissioners. #Eurodesk #EUElections2024 #EuropeanParliament #YourVoteYourDecision #EuropeanUnion Image description: Ursula von der Leyen stands in front of a red background with yellow hands holding blue flags. A bold black and white text above her announces her re-election as President of the European Commission. Below, a quote about enabling young people is displayed. Alt-Text: Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as President of the European Commission. Quote: "We must enable young people to make the most of Europe's freedoms, from a stronger Erasmus to more citizen engagement."

Yesterday, we hosted an event with Alfonso López, Diego Sanjuanbenito and Ana IBANEZ LANA from RetiEspaña and moderated by our own Renato Giacon on the Spanish political landscape following the appointment of the second Sanchez government. Below you can find the main takeaways and the implications for Spain’s Council Presidency 👇 If you want to learn more about what to expect from the new government in both Madrid and Brussels, you can reach out to RetiEspaña and RPPA’s Brussels office. Keep following us for more events on the EU Year of Change! #publicaffairs #governmentrelations #governmentaffairs #EUelections #EU2024 

Far too often, the voices from the centre of society are too quiet, leading to a public discourse that does more to divide us as Europeans rather than to enable an open, strong and competitive #Europe. This is why we are proud to be part of the #OpenTechEurope initiative. 🗳🇪🇺 This year, we have a unique opportunity to change things for the better. Between June 6 and 9 the citizens of 27 European countries will be called to the polls to elect the next European Parliament. The upcoming #EUElections2024 is the perfect time to ask ourselves a fundamental question: What kind of Europe do we want for the next 5 years? Our answer is clear: 1️⃣ We want a powerful Europe that pursues ambitious long-term and non-negotiable objectives tied to international cooperation, more integration, a common defence, disruptive green policies and socio-economic development driven by #innovation and #technology. 2️⃣ We want a Europe that nurtures #democracy, #diversity and future generations, where every citizen and organisation has an equal chance to contribute to the policies that affect them. 3️⃣ We want a Europe where people and companies can succeed without having to move abroad. Join us in this journey towards a stronger, more competitive, and inclusive Europe 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpH_iJpK

Today focus on the 🇪🇺 perspective, hosted a working lunch with 🇩🇰 State Secretary for European Affairs Jonas Bering Liisberg, joined by my 🇪🇸 and 🇭🇺 colleagues of the trio and representatives of the aspiring member states in Copenhagen. Frank and open exchange on the challenges ahead, but the objective is clear. #meritsbasedapproach #Europeanvalues #unitedindiversity #eu2024be