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21 Sep 2016

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Acumen chaired the AECA meeting with Dr. Jos Delbeke

Acumen partner, Elaine Cruikshanks, chaired The American European Community Association (AECA) Roundtable Conference-Luncheon with Director-General of Directorate General for Climate Action, Dr. Jos Delbeke, on 21 September 2016. The event, hosted by Volvo Group, and discussed “Implementing the Paris Agreement: Next Steps towards a Global Clean Energy Transition”.
06 Sep 2016

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UK political players and Brexit: If, when and how will Article 50 be triggered?

This is the third in a series of blog posts by acumen public affairs looking at the UK’s decision to leave the EU. We will continue to analyse what the key players on both the UK and EU sides of the Brexit negotiations hope to achieve, where the balance of power lies between them, and how effective each can be in achieving his/her goals. This post will focus on the key players in Brexit negotiations in the UK.
02 Sep 2016

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The week in Brussels by Elaine Cruikshanks: Summer Dreamin'

Europe uses its annual break to ponder its future Brussels has been strangely quiet for the last few weeks. Those still around have been tying up loose ends and getting ready for the “rentrée” in September when institutional business re-starts. The biggest talking point has of course been Brexit. The phony war continues as Brussels awaits PM Theresa May’s triggering of Article 50. The PM pronounced no triggering before 2017 and that controls on immigration is key following a cabinet meeting on 31 August. Meanwhile, Michel ... Read More
08 Aug 2016

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Brexit’s counterweight: Germany wants more Europe [Guest blog]

In contrast to the will underlying the Brexit vote, the ... Read More
02 Aug 2016

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Brexit: La Menace across La Manche

The future of the EU is now a huge question ... Read More
04 Jul 2016

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Our infographic on the new structure of DG CONNECT

On 1 July, the European Commission adopted a change in ... Read More
01 Jul 2016

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Brexit: The Political Landscape One Week After “LEAVE”

With Brexit news buzzing around the world, Acumen will provide ... Read More
29 Jun 2016

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The Slovak Presidency – Fun Facts Infographic

For its very first time, Slovakia takes over the rotating ... Read More
08 Jun 2016

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What to expect from the European Commission’s New Skills Agenda?

"Thrilled about Skills" As the Brussels bubble is buzzing with digital ... Read More
25 May 2016

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"Adapting your message to your audience", a session by Giles Keane

On 19 May Acumen partner, Giles Keane, presented the 4th ... Read More