Schuman Associates supports the "Czech Ball Brussels 2016" organized by the European Economic Interest Grouping 'Access EU! - EEIG'. The Czech Ball Brussels 2016 took place in the Concert Noble, the favourite site of the Brussels Ball Season, on Friday January 29th 2016.
Schuman Associates at the Sector Seminar on EU External Assistance Programmes
Jan Dröge, Partner at Schuman Associates moderated the EU Sector Seminar "PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN EU EXTERNAL ACTION PROGRAMMES" on 10th March.
Doing direct business with EU decentralised agencies
Distinct from the well-known Brussels-based institutions, decentralised agencies are another important component of the European Union ecosystem. These bodies have been set up by the EU in different Member States to carry out technical, scientific or managerial tasks that help institutions make and implement policies.
SCHUMAN ASSOCIATES and BOND & ASSOCIATES announce a Strategic Partnership to deliver Transatlantic Public Affairs with a special focus on Technology
Given the growing interdependence and complexity in relations between the EU & US and in order to position our clients to maximum effect, Schuman Associates has formed a strategic alliance with a particular focus on the technology sector. Issues such as security, privacy, cybercrime, procurement, trade etc. require a dialogue with decision makers on both sides of the Atlantic. Both companies are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our clients and are delighted to create this innovative partnership. The strategic alliance will allow both companies to share their knowledge, positioning and experience, while servicing customers in global markets around technology, policy and procurement.
Europe’s New Skills Agenda – enough Political Will for concrete Actions
Skills are a key element in the prosperity and economic growth of the EU. Despite high unemployment, many employers report difficulties in recruiting staff with the right skills set, particularly the deficit in ICT skills is growing with an estimated 825,000 open vacancies by 2020. There is an pressing need for better anticipation of the skills needed by employers and for development of these skills that will be needed by the labour market. The question is, will there be operational actions included in the agenda and will they be implemented across the EU or will it become an initiative with mere guidelines for the Member States to tackle these issues nationally?
E-Government II - public consultation
E-Government services are crucial to advance towards an European Digital Single Market. For this reason, the European Commission is working to adapt the EU policy and funding context to tackle this new reality.
How to Find and Choose a Horizon 2020 Partner?
Due to the high specialisation of each organisation, it is crucial to collaborate with other bodies to benefit from synergies and from different expertise. But how to find the right partner for the right project? This is a big challenge for every instituion involved in Horizon 2020 projects, might it be industries, research organisations, SMEs, or universities.
How to use EU funds in your business context? You can make the difference!
From connectivity and digital skills to public services, EU countries have made progress since last year which marked the launch of the Digital Single Market Strategy by the European Commission. Yes, the EU is progressing, but slowly.
In Europe, a great need for cybersecurity, but also great opportunity
Following the announcement of our partnership with US consultancy Bond & Associates, we have co-authored an article for US political newspaper, The Hill on the opportunities in cybersecurity in the EU. The upcoming European Public Private Partnership on Cybersecurity will bring market opportunities for EU and US companies.
Spanish participation in Interreg Europe Second Call
Today Schuman Associates attended the info day in Madrid on second Interreg Europe call. Both, the EU Funds Unit from the Spanish Ministry of Public Affairs and the Interreg Secretariat, shared with the audience key information and advices to help Spanish participants in the process of preparation of competitive proposals for this second round.
If you are interested see below our post in Spanish.
Knowing the role of the European Commission in the EU decision making is key to define your business strategies and secure business
The Commission has recently presented its long awaited list of priority initiatives for 2016. These strategic policy measures are launched in the context of the EU Work Programmes 2015 and 2016. Many of these initiatives will form the next wave of EU law or will serve as the basis to reshape existing legislation.
The new era of EU Public Procurement and ESIF 2014-2020
By April 2016, all EU Member States must transpose into their national legislations the 3 Procurement Directives adopted by the EU in 2014 as part of the Public Procurement Reform:
- Directive 2014/23/EU on the award of concession contracts (“Concession Directive”),
- Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement (“Classical Directive”) and
- Directive 2014/25/EU on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (“Utilities Directive”).
Register now for the European Development Days 2016
Would you like to join over 5,000 people from 140 countriesto debate the world’s most pressing issues? Register for the European Development Days 2016 (EDD 2016) before 15 May 2016.
EP Event: European Fund for Strategic Investments - What's in it for Europe a year on?
MEP Andrey NOVAKOV and Schuman Associates
Have the pleasure to invite you to a workshop
European Fund for Strategic Investments - What's in it for Europe a year on?
23 May, 15:00 -19.00
European Parliament in Brussels
Małgorzata Stępniak live from Warsaw
Interviewed by Polskie Radio to shed light on the Brussels public affairs arena.
Listen online (in Polish)
http://www.polskieradio.pl/130/4963/Artykul/1624364 , Swiat-w-Poludnie-Za-kulisami-instytucji-europejskich
The EU Emergency Trust Fund for Migration in Africa: €1, 8 billion to address the root causes of migration
The pressure that the EU is facing to cope with the increased flow of migration from Africa has been translated in the establishment of a Trust Fund which will help targeted countries to deal with this phenomenon. The Trust Fund has three operational windows in the Horn of Africa, the Sahel and Lake Chad region and the North of Africa. As of May 2016 the European Commission has approved a total of 50 projects worth over €730 million.
Schuman Associates at International Internet of Things 2016 Madrid Forum
Schuman Associates was honored to participate as speaker in the “IoT 2016 Madrid Forum” with its theme of "IoT: Innovation & Technology"organized by Executive Forum, on the 2nd of June, in Madrid.
Schuman Associates at the Council of the EU Job Fair
Schuman Associates had a pleasure to take part in the trainee job fair at the EU Council. We participated in workshops and presentations of NGOs, media companies, consultancy and law firms to present work opportunities at Schuman Associates.
“Transforming healthcare: EU funding for strategic innovation and development projects- Dutch and Polish experiences”
Schuman Associates was honoured to respond to the invitation of The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Poland and the Netherlands-Polish Chamber of Commerce and to participate in the international conference “Transforming healthcare. EU funding for strategic innovation and development projects. Dutch and Polish experiences” that took place on the 14th of June in Warsaw.
"Winning Business in Africa" at the Africa Ireland Economic Forum
On the 17th of June the Africa Ireland Economic Forum took place in the Convention Centre Dublin. This year’s event was held at one of the most well-known locations in Ireland and saw the participation of high-level speakers from several key African countries and the full support from the Department of Foreign Affairs with the presence of the Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Ms. Mary Mitchell O'Connor and the Director General of Irish Aid, Mr. Michael Gaffey.
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