Steering compliance with existing regulation and comitology procedures
Advising and coaching throughout the policy-making and regulatory creation processes
Improving efficacy and cost-effectiveness of socio-political issue management
EU-action plans with business impact
Organisations that take a long-term view of public affairs understand the process by which policy formation inevitably leads to regulation. Rather than be surprised by new policy initiatives developed at EU and national levels, successful companies prepare for change and enter the debate at a time when they are most likely to be influential.
EPPA plays a key role in this process by analysing potential policy developments and examining their likely consequences. When necessary, we also play devil’s advocate to help our clients fully manage and prepare for the risk and opportunity inherent in an upcoming change of policy, regardless of whether it concerns quality, safety, environmental or some other requirement.
EPPA builds a bridge between the objectives of client and those of the political institutions. By using our extensive knowledge of national, local and European policy issues we devise a strategy that best matches your commercial objectives.
Once the strategy has been agreed, EPPA’s develops an action plan - a series of structured activities are implemented in close cooperation with our clients. The plan is rolled-out at EU and Member State level according to an agreed timetable and key decision-makers are targeted with the most effective communication tools.
As for unprepared organisations, they are left fighting a rearguard action they can’t expect to win. Belatedly joining the debate with all guns blazing is the best way to see opportunity go up in smoke.