During a half-day online training, you will gain insights into the composition and modus operandi of the Belgian parliaments and governments, and explore the benefits of conducting Public Affairs campaigns. This training provides you with the knowledge about Belgian decision-making procedures and will equip you with the right tools to effectively represent the interests of your organization towards political institutions. Our training will also reflect on the priorities of the Belgian recovery plans after the COVID-19 crisis.

After this training you will be able to:

• Navigate the Belgian maze of six governments and six parliaments and their competences;
• Understand the Belgian decision-making procedures;
• Identify which initiatives following the recovery plans will impact your organization;
• Develop and implement a Public Affairs strategy based on our suggested tools.

The first part of the training provides a theoretical overview of the institutions and decision-making procedures in Belgium. The second part will focus on Public Affairs and the do’s and don’ts of lobbying in Belgian politics and some practical examples. The training will be held in English.

Whether you are a frontrunner in your respective field or a company which is challenged by sustainability policies, the policies presented in the “Fit for 55” package will affect your business. With this package of legislative climate and energy proposals, presented on 14 July, the European Commission aims at reducing emissions by at least 55% in 2030 and contributing to the European Green Deal objectives.

The “Fit for 55” package will address a wide range of policy areas, including transport, energy and international trade. This landmark package, covering 11 legislative proposals, includes revisions of several existing legislative acts, including the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Taxation Directive. It will also introduce new instruments, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

During this EU Public Affairs training you will learn about the implementation of the EU’s climate and environmental ambitions, as set out in the European Green Deal, and understand the impact of legislative files stemming from the “Fit for 55” package on your organization.

After drawing a comprehensive picture of the “Fit for 55” measures, this training will provide you with the right tools to effectively represent the interests of your organization in a political reality that is increasingly looking at industry and society to make its climate commitments become reality. How do you make sure your policy messages fit with the EU narrative? Who should you contact in the EU institutions to convey your message at the right time? Answers to these and many more questions will be brought to you during the EU Public Affairs Training on the “Fit for 55” package.

After this training you will be able to:

• Understand the main objectives and legislative initiatives of the “Fit for 55” package;
• Identify the most important initiatives of “Fit for 55” and the way in which they will affect the sector in which your business is active;
• Navigate the EU maze of institutional departments and stakeholders dealing with environmental issues, and get acquainted with the power balance between the EU institutions;
• Develop and implement a Public Affairs strategy on a legislative file related to the “Fit for 55” package.

The EU digitalization agenda: what should we expect?

Achieving a Digital Europe has been a core priority of the European Commission since the start of President Ursula von der Leyen’s mandate. The COVID-19 pandemic has added a tremendous sense of urgency to accelerate this transformation. To respond to such unprecedented challenges, the Commission is increasingly focusing its agenda on what is needed to enhance the digital transition of the European economy. The Commission’s plans will have an impact on all sectors, with crucial discussions and negotiations on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital skills, data, and more. The Dr2 Academy organizes trainings on the EU Digitalization Agenda to provide companies with a toolkit to make the most of this momentum and capitalize on the digital opportunities coming up in the future.

The EU Public Affairs Training

During a half-day online training, you will learn the ins and outs of the EU policymaking as well as to navigate the EU maze. This training focuses on the digital priorities of the European Commission to empower businesses, citizens and national authorities and will provide a comprehensive overview of the flagship initiatives aimed to make the EU a global leader in the digital transformation.

Do you want to know what business opportunities and challenges are included in the EU’s digitalization agenda? Do you want to craft effective policy messages and make sure they fit with the EU narrative? Answers to these and many more questions will be brought to you during the EU Public Affairs Training on the EU Digitalization Agenda.

What will I gain from this training?

• Learn about the ins and outs of the EU inter-institutional relations and the decision-making procedures;
• Identify the most important initiatives of the EU digitalization agenda and the way they will impact your organization;
• Develop and implement a Public Affairs strategy to strategically position your organization at EU level;
• Understand and learn how to apply effective and innovative lobbying tools to represent your interests;
• Receive practical tips and tricks on how to develop and communicate your messages.

The EU transport agenda: what should we expect?

The COVID-19 crisis has presented unprecedented challenges for the transport sector, but also demonstrated the crucial role transport plays to ensure an uninterrupted supply of goods and services across Europe. The recovery of the transport sector will be used to pave the way for a resilient, reliable, and sustainable sector at the heart of the European Green Deal. Transport-related emissions will have to be significantly reduced, the resilience of the sector will have to be increased, and digital technologies are expected to contribute to cleaner, smarter, and more efficient transport. The Dr2 Academy organizes trainings on the transport related priorities in this Commission’s mandate, to help companies navigate this policy context in these challenging times and to set the right conditions for your business to grow.

The EU Public Affairs Training

During a half-day online training, you will learn the ins and outs of the EU policymaking as well as to navigate the EU maze. This training focuses on the priorities for the transport sector of the European Commission to empower businesses, citizens and national authorities and will provide a comprehensive overview of the flagship initiatives key in the transformation of the European transport sector.

Do you want to know what business opportunities and challenges are included in the EU’s transport policy agenda? Do you want to craft effective policy messages and make sure they fit with the EU narrative? Answers to these and many more questions will be brought to you during the EU Public Affairs Training on Transport in the EU.

What will I gain from this training?

• Learn about the ins and outs of the EU inter-institutional relations and the decision-making procedures;
• Identify the most important initiatives of the EU transport agenda and the way they will impact your organization;
• Develop and implement a Public Affairs strategy to strategically position your organization at EU level;
• Understand and learn how to apply effective and innovative lobbying tools to represent your interests;
• Receive practical tips and tricks on how to develop and communicate your messages.

Dr2 Academy’s EU Affairs Training – what you need to know about EU Affairs

Dr2 Academy offers EU Affairs Trainings to reflect on the policy developments triggered by the post COVID-19 recovery plans and the priorities of the European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen’s mandate. During these one-day trainings, we will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the European Union institutional structure and functioning, and with a sound understanding of the EU’s evolving policy priorities and changing balance of power.

Furthermore, by demonstrating how to maximize the efficiency and outcomes of your engagement with decision-makers, our training will help you to effectively define and represent the interests of your business at EU level.

What will I gain from this training?

Our EU Affairs training is targeted to professionals both from the public and private sectors, whose work is impacted by EU policies. During the training, you will acquire knowledge on and experience in:

• The ins and outs of the EU inter-institutional relations, EU procedures and the balance of power;
• The changing political dynamics in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new priorities of the European Commission;
• A comprehensive overview of an effective lobbying strategy, including tips and tricks from our experienced trainers on how to develop and communicate your messages;
• A case study that links theory to practice by applying a lobbying plan, which takes the current political context into account.

Our trainings can be adapted to your needs, focusing on policy files relevant to your business and tailoring the right level of knowledge on EU Affairs and Public Affairs.