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19 Sep 2018

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VACANCY: Trainee with former health (EU/global) experience

Acumen is growing, and we regularly look for the very best of young professionals to join our team as trainee consultants. We offer a six-month paid internship that can turn into a long-term contract. Check our ratings on InternsGoPro to read about our former trainees’ experience. Trainee with former health (EU and/or global) related experience (Ref. TraineeHealth) We are looking for a trainee who will support the teams that work with our health clients. The role includes daily monitoring of health issues ... Read More
19 Sep 2018

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WANTED: Consultant / Account Manager with EU health experience

We are looking for a Consultant or Account Manager who will work with our EU healthcare team. The role includes supporting (or overseeing; depending on the level of the person hired) in the daily monitoring of health issues (legislative and non-legislative), drafting reports and policy briefings, participating in strategy meetings, identifying research needs and providing overall support to more senior staff members. We are looking for a professional that is proactive and always willing to take the extra mile. Essential: 2 to ... Read More
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01 Jun 2018

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Calling out the winners and losers for the EU’s Multi-Annual Financial Framework

On 2 May, the Commission proposed its new budget for the EU, covering the period 2021-27. The draft Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) is meant to be a “smart” budget for “sustainable” growth in a “digital” age – one reflecting different priorities for the EU27 after the exit of net contributor UK and Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s ambitious plans for the future of Europe. “The new budget is an opportunity to shape our future as a new, ambitious Union of 27 bound ... Read More
08 May 2018

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"Who do I call if I want to call Europe?"

© Chappatte in The New York Times “Who you gonna call?” ... Read More
04 May 2018

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"Preparing for the institutional changeover 2019 - is your organisation ready?"

On 17 May Giles Keane, Partner at acumen public affairs, ... Read More
03 Apr 2018

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The Austrian Presidency could derail the EU's plans ahead of the 2019 changeover

Austria takes over the EU presidency on July 1, and ... Read More
07 Mar 2018

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Is Europe ungovernable heading into the 2019 changeover?

“Europe is back,” “the wind is back in Europe’s sails,” ... Read More
21 Feb 2018

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Acumen reinforces its healthcare offer with new Strategy Director

Acumen, a leading public affairs company in Brussels, announced today that Thomas Bols is joining as Strategy Director. He will primarily focus on reinforcing Acumen’s already well-established healthcare practice, bringing specific expertise in assisting healthcare companies and associations with their strategic communications and public affairs projects.
08 Feb 2018

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New and familiar faces at acumen public affairs

Acumen is pleased to announce new team hires aimed at consolidating the growing business of the company in various policy areas.
31 Jan 2018

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“Journalism covers the EU well – for the elite”

David Gow, Senior Advisor to acumen public affairs, recently moderated ... Read More