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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 29/04/2026
Running a small NGO or association in Brussels? I have two days a week available for EU affairs communications, public affairs, events, and association management. 20+ years in the field. Clients include IFAW, SEAP, and Transparency International. Let's talk. More at: www.pluxconsulting.eu
Jürgen Noack, Managing Director at PLUX Consulting
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 21/04/2026
We have launched 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
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 24/03/2026
The #EU and #Australia have concluded negotiations on a #FreeTradeAgreement. It removes over 99% of tariffs on EU goods exports, strengthens access to critical raw materials, & protects hundreds of EU food, wine & spirit names in Australia. Learn more: policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-rel...
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EU-Australia Trade Agreement
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 16/03/2026
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...
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Copyright: © European Union 2026 - Source: EP
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 13/03/2026
The Brussels Economic Forum returns on 7 May 2026, this year under the title "The EU's AI Economy in the Global Race." Worth watching if EU #competitiveness and #AI policy are on your radar. Registration is open: ec.europa.eu/economy_fina... #EUBEF26
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 06/03/2026
🇪🇺🇮🇳 The full text of the #EU - #India Free Trade Agreement is now available online. Negotiations concluded on 27 January 2026, marking a significant step forward in EU-India trade relations. 🔗 Read the official texts here: policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-rel... #EUIndiaFTA #Trade
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 06/02/2026
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...
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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...
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Jürgen Noack @juergennoack.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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!
Season's Greetings
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 09/09/2025
🇪🇺 Tomorrow, at 9:00 a.m., the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will deliver this year's State of the Union address. Expectations are high, and the current challenges are even greater. Watch the livestream here: www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/ar...
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State of the EU 2025: follow the debate in the European Parliament | Topics | European Parliament
Is the EU doing a good job? MEPs will review current challenges and plans to tackle them with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on 10 September.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 28/07/2025
Yesterday’s announcement of an EU-US tariff agreement has been met with mixed reactions in the European press, ranging from relief to criticism. Read the assessments of different commentators here: www.eurotopics.net/en/342626/wh... via Eurotopics.net
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What are the implications of the tariff agreement?
US President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a deal in the tariff dispute: tariffs of 15 percent will apply to EU exports to the US.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 01/07/2025
🇪🇺🇩🇰 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...
Copenhagen River. Image by Duc Tinh Ngo from Pixabay.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 26/06/2025
🇪🇺 EU leaders are meeting in Brussels today for their last summit before the summer break. You can follow live coverage and updates here. ⭕ EurActiv: www.euractiv.com/section/poli... ⭕ Euronews: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... ⭕ Politico: www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 20/06/2025
During the last European Parliament plenary session, MEPs addressed global crises. They discussed the control of EU funds and endorsed new regulations on animal welfare and the protection of children from sexual abuse. Read more in the EP Think Tank blog: epthinktank.eu/2025/06/20/p...
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Plenary round-up – June 2025
One focus of the June 2025 plenary session was the situation in the Middle East, with Members debating statements from Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Po...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 20/05/2025
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
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Society of European Affairs Professionals @seap-eu.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
📣 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
Emma Brown, President of SEAP
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 25/04/2025
❓Have you ever wondered which EU legislative proposals have received the most attention from lobbyists? @politico.eu has done the maths and compiled a ranking of tabled amendments during the last 20 years. Small hint: tech regulation dominates. Read the full article: www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Ranked: The 10 most intensely lobbied EU laws
Brussels is chockablock with people trying to influence new rules on everything from Big Tech to pesticide use. Here’s where they’ve put most of their efforts.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 22/04/2025
🤖 The European Commission has launched a #consultation on how to apply the #AI Act to general-purpose AI models. The upcoming guidelines will clarify key concepts and support compliance. Deadline: 22 May 2025. Find out more here: digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/comm... #AIinEurope
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 16/04/2025
🇪🇺 If you are involved in #EuropeanAffairs, you have probably heard the term #trilogue. What exactly does it mean? What role does the trilogue play in the #EU's legislative process? Find out more in this briefing from the European Parliamentary Research Service. epthinktank.eu/2025/04/16/u...
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Understanding trilogue: Parliament’s rules and practices for reaching provisional agreement on legislation
The complexity of the EU legislative process has sometimes been criticised as lengthy and subject to gridlock. To overcome this issue, the co-legislators have developed methods of informal contact to ...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 14/04/2025
🗓️ Event tip! Registration is open for the Brussels Economic Forum #EUBEF25 "Navigating a turbulent world. Securing Europe’s economy", taking place on 22 May 2025. Don't miss this key moment to discuss Europe’s economic future. Check out the programme and register here: ec.europa.eu/economy_fina...
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European Commission - Brussels Economic Forum 2025
The Brussels Economic Forum is the annual flagship economic conference of the European Commission.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 08/04/2025
🇺🇲 🇪🇺 Keep calm and carry on? The #tariffs imposed worldwide last week by the US have caused turmoil in the markets. How should the #EuropeanUnion react? Commentators in the European media suggest different approaches. Read more: www.eurotopics.net/en/337024/ta... - via @eurotopicsen.bsky.social
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Tariff attacks: how should Europe defend itself?
Trump's tariffs are causing havoc on international markets.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 04/04/2025
🇪🇺 Highlights from this week’s #EuropeanParliament plenary: budget 2026, transport, energy, Roma strategy and more. Read the details in this valuable roundup from the European Parliamentary Research Service: 👉 epthinktank.eu/2025/04/04/p...
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Plenary round-up – April 2025
The European Union's relations with the world topped the agenda for the April 2025 plenary session, with several debates on statements by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Polic...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 02/04/2025
🇪🇺 🇺🇲 According to a new @yougov.co.uk study, most Europeans support hitting back at US #tariffs, even though they recognise the economic risks. Read more here: 👉 www.euronews.com/my-europe/20... - via @euronews.com
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Europeans overwhelmingly endorse retaliatory tariffs, poll finds
While aware of the economic impact of US tariffs on EU goods, a YouGov study finds that a vast majority of European citizens support retaliatory measures in the escalating trade dispute between Brusse...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 20/03/2025
Yesterday, the EU Commission unveiled its #WhitePaper for European #Defence & the ReArm Europe Plan, an unprecedented step in response to global challenges. What are its objectives? What does it mean for #NATO and the future of EU defence? Find out more in this Q&A: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 19/03/2025
In 2024, nearly half of the EU’s #electricity came from renewables, with Denmark (89%) having the highest share. Wind was the main source, making up 39% of renewable electricity. How does your country fare? Find out more here: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/... #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability
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Electricity from renewable sources reaches 47% in 2024
In 2024, 47.4% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, up by 2.6 percentage points (pp) compared with 2023. Among EU countries, Denmark had the highest share of ren...
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Society of European Affairs Professionals @seap-eu.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Two weeks to go. Join us on 27 March and register now!
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 10/03/2025
🗓️ Event tip: 25 March 2025! Everything you always wanted to know about lobbying. Register now! #BeerPoliticsEU 👇
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Society of European Affairs Professionals @seap-eu.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Our survey on the new EU transparency regulations is still ongoing. Please let us know your experiences!
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 21/02/2025
🇪🇺🇨🇦 Join the EU-Canada Civil Society Forum on 18-19 March 2025! Connect with EU & Canadian officials and civil society to share your views on how #CETA is being implemented. 🔗 Register here: policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/events/7th-e... #EU #Canada #trade #sustainability
Photo by Jason Hafso on Unsplash. Canadian flag waving in front of the Parliament Building on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 19/02/2025
🚜 Today, the EU Commission has unveiled its Vision for #Agriculture and #Food, setting out a roadmap for a resilient, competitive, and fair agri-food system. 🌽 A simpler, more digital #CAP is coming in 2025. Full details here: 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 18/02/2025
🇪🇺 New feature on the #EUTransparencyRegister! Organisations removed from the register can now re-activate their old registration number instead of starting from scratch. Just fill out a re-activation form in your restricted space. 🆘 Need guidance on EU transparency rules? We are here to help!
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 13/02/2025
🗣️ Have your say on the future of the #EUbudget! 💶 The European Commission has launched a #PublicConsultation on the next EU long-term budget. Citizens & stakeholders can share their views over the next 12 weeks. You can find more information here: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 12/02/2025
🇪🇺 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...
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Commission work programme 2025
On 11 February 2025, the European Commission adopted the 2025 Commission work programme and its annexes
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 20/01/2025
🇪🇺 🇵🇱 This Wednesday, 22/01, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will present the priorities of the Polish EU Council Presidency at the European Parliament. Find out more about Poland's key priorities in this highly informative briefing from the EP Think Tank: 👉 www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
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Priority dossiers under the Polish EU Council Presidency | Think Tank | European Parliament
Priority dossiers under the Polish EU Council Presidency
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 09/01/2025
🎉 Happy New Year! From innovation, climate protection and electric cars to artificial intelligence, migration and defence - these are the ten issues to watch in 2025. Read more in this insightful analysis from the European Parliamentary Research Service: 👉 www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 17/12/2024
✨ As the year draws to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients, partners, and friends for their invaluable collaboration and support throughout 2024. We wish you joyful and relaxing holidays and a healthy, successful start to 2025. ✨
Season's greetings from PLUX Consulting
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 09/12/2024
❓Did you know that large businesses make up only 0.2% of EU enterprises? However, they employ more than a third of the labour force and generate more than half of the net turnover. Find out more here: ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/... - @eu-eurostat.extwitter.link #economy #enterprises #EU
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Large businesses make up only 0.2% of EU enterprises
In 2023, the EU had around 33 million enterprises, employing 163 million persons. Those enterprises registered a net turnover of over €38 trillion. Large enterprises (more than 249 persons employed) ...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 06/12/2024
🤖 The #DigitalTransformation is one of the biggest challenges for the #EuropeanUnion. Where do companies and public administrations stand? What about infrastructure and digital skills? The new Digitalisation Dashboard from Eurostat has the answers. Check it out! ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cac...
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Digitalisation dashboard
Digitalisation dashboard: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cache/dashboard/digitalisation/
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Jürgen Noack @juergennoack.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
🥳 Happy 2nd birthday @pluxconsulting.bsky.social! 🎉 Do you need #strategy advice or support with your #publicaffairs or #communication initiatives? Are you seeking someone who can lead your association with competence and commitment? Then please reach out to me! Visit my website: pluxconsulting.eu
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 03/12/2024
🇪🇺 As of 1 December, the new European Commission is tackling Europe’s biggest challenges with a new political agenda. Find out more about its priorities for 2024-2029 here: commission.europa.eu/priorities-2...
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Priorities 2024-2029
Learn how the Commission is creating a faster, simpler, and more united EU by supporting its people and businesses through seven priority action areas.
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Jürgen Noack @juergennoack.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Hey, comms and policy people in the Brussels bubble! I have compiled a #StarterPack with Brussels-based #journalists covering the #EuropeanUnion and #NATO. I hope you will find it useful. go.bsky.app/Sfg5MNj
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 02/12/2024
🦋 Are you new to #Bluesky and do you want to familiarise yourself with the platform? Here's a great overview of all the features and how to use them. 👇 buffer.com/resources/bl...
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All of Bluesky’s Features and How to Use Them
All the features on Bluesky, plus how to use them.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 29/11/2024
📊 The latest #Eurobarometer shows that Europeans have the highest trust in the EU since 2007, with 51% of citizens expressing confidence in the EU and 74% feeling proud to be EU citizens. 61% are feeling positive about the EU’s future. 🇪🇺 Click here for full results: 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Jürgen Noack @juergennoack.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
🦋 Have you ever wondered what the differences and similarities are between #Bluesky, #X and #Threads? Look no further! Check out my latest article on LinkedIn: 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/bluesk...
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Bluesky, X and Threads: main characteristics
Are you new to Bluesky or are you planning to open a Bluesky account? You may be wondering what the differences and similarities are between the three main microblogging platforms X, Threads and Bluex...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 27/11/2024
🇪🇺 Today's the day! At noon, the European Parliament will vote on the new College of Commissioners. If approved, the VDL Commission 2.0 will take office on 1 December 2024. Follow the vote live here: www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
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Home | Plenary | European Parliament
Main page of the European Parliament’s plenary website. Live streaming, updated speaker list, plenary news, priority information and priority documents.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 22/11/2024
❓Did you know the #EuropeanUnion is a global #trade leader with 44 deals with 76 countries, facilitating trade valued at €5 trillion in 2023? 🌍 Explore more facts and figures in @ec.europa.eu DG Trade's most recent publication: 👉 op.europa.eu/fr/publicati...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 18/11/2024
New EU Commission & OECD report reveals: ✅ Life expectancy in Europe rebounds to 81.5 years, but big gaps remain. ❌ 1.2M healthcare workers needed as retirements loom. ❗ Action needed: invest, improve working conditions & boost training! Read full report here: health.ec.europa.eu/state-health...
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 10/10/2024
🤩 We are delighted to share this positive news about our name giver "Place Lux". 👇 www.brusselstimes.com/brussels/126... #consultancy #publicaffairs #communications #Brussels
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'Place Lux' terraces get makeover ahead of complete redevelopment
The "incoherent" terraces have now been redesigned as they violated urban planning regulations – the first step in a thorough redevelopment of the square.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 09/10/2024
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and we were #2,114,281!
A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #2,114,281, PLUX Consulting ‪@pluxconsulting.bsky.social‬, joined on Nov 21, 2023"
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 10/09/2024
📰 As Europe discusses the #DraghiReport on EU #competitiveness, one big question remains: how feasible are these recommendations? Read here what commentators in the European press think: www.eurotopics.net/en/326017/co... - via eurotopics.net
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Competitiveness: how can the EU catch up?
Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi on Monday presented a report commissioned by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen just over a year ago.
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PLUX Consulting @pluxconsulting.eu · 02/09/2024
Now that #Belgium has finally submitted its proposal, here is the full list of candidates for the members of the European Commission 2024-2029: www.politico.eu/article/ursu... - via @politico.eu #vdLcommission
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The full lineup for the new EU Commission
See every country’s nominee for VDL’s next top team.
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