COVID-19

Advocating in a time of crisis

A new European Commission and Parliament is a difficult enough challenge at the best of times.

Throw in a global pandemic and it could seem daunting. Advocating to protect your policy interests may not seem an urgent priority at a time of crisis, but it still matters. As the political and business communities continue to focus on managing public concerns and the immediate implications of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, the day-to-day advocacy programme continues, albeit under very different circumstances.

So, how is Brussels adapting to these extraordinary times. What should you be prioritising?

Petra Wilson, a Senior Advisor in the healthcare team and Hans Hack head of the FTI Consulting Brussels office discusses.

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