Society of European Affairs Professionals
Budget
€25 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
8
1.2 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
SEAP is the Society of European Affairs Professionals, the recognised organisation of all EU public affairs professionals, including those operating in trade associations, corporations, consultancies, not-for-profits and other representative bodies. SEAP operates a Code of Conduct/Professional Standards and represents European Affairs Professionals’ interests to the EU institutions since 1997. Our Vision: To advance the European affairs profession so that it will contribute to ever-better policy outcomes. Our Mission: To be the trust mark of the profession by setting and promoting standards of ethical conduct; To provide practical support and networking for members; To be an authoritative representative for the interests of the profession to the EU institutions, stakeholders and the public. Our Values: In pursuit of its Mission, SEAP will uphold the Values of Integrity, Transparency, Accuracy, and Confidentiality.
EU Legislative Interests
SEAP follows all initiatives related to the Regulation of Transparency and the Regulation of the professional activities of European affairs professionals. Currently, SEAP's activities are focused on: - Codes of Conduct in all EU Institutions; - Inter-Institutional Agreement on a Mandatory Register for Lobbyists; - Revolving doors; - Better Regulation Agenda; - Transparency and Access beyond the IIA; - Defence of Democracy Package; - Science and Technology in Public Affairs.
Communication Activities
SEAP regularly organises public events on the above-mentioned topics. These events also include personal dialogue with political decision-makers and staff from the EU institutions.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
SEAP currently boasts a membership of around 250 individual public affairs professionals. SEAP is not formally a member of any other legal entity.
Organisation Members
A list of SEAP's members can be found on the association's website: https://seap.be/members-list/
Additional Information
SEAP is financed exclusively by membership fees and possible additional support for the organisation of events.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.