Excellence in Europe

A smooth European journey

Navigating the EU: Empowering Professionals to Master Europe

With a proven track record of training over 60 journalists from the major Dutch media outlets, I help professionals bridge the gap between "Brussels" and their daily practice.

European regulations, policies, and funding are increasingly becoming the foundation of operations for organizations, businesses, and governments. Yet, the "Brussels maze" remains a challenge. These training sessions provide a practical compass through the European Union, demystifying the institutional triangle—the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU—to reveal exactly where policy is born and how to stay ahead of it.

What I offer

  • 2-hour sessions

  • 1–3 day trainings

  • Editorial workshops

Topics

  • Reporting on EU beyond Brussels

  • Disinformation & radicalisation

  • Trust and audience dynamics

  • Policy → real-world impact

For whom

  • Newsrooms

  • Public media

  • NGOs

  • Communication teams

What You Will Learn

  • The Legislative Process: Understand 'inter-institutional decision-making' and identify the precise moments in the cycle to anticipate changes or exert influence.

  • Policy & Impact: Discover how major European dossiers, such as the Green Deal or the Digital Agenda, trickle down into your specific sector.

  • Funding & Subsidies: Learn to navigate the landscape of European programs (such as Horizon Europe or ERDF) and understand the logic behind successful applications.

  • Strategic Translation: Develop the skills to recognize European developments early, interpret them accurately, and convert them into a concrete strategy.

Customized for Every Sector

Our training is practice-oriented and speaks the language of your field:

  • Journalists: Building on my experience training 60+ reporters from the Netherlands' leading newsrooms, I specialize in translating complex bureaucracy into human-interest, newsworthy stories.

  • Government & Municipalities: Gain insight into how EU directives impact local policy and discover how to leverage European resources for regional ambitions.

  • Business & Industry: Learn how to stay ahead of compliance requirements and utilize European innovation programs as a catalyst for international growth.

The Result: You will no longer be a spectator of European developments. Instead, you will navigate the EU with confidence—better informed, quicker to act, and in full control of your European interests.