LATEST EAPC NEWS
European Political Consultant Day: High-level discussion about the future of our industry
With a high-level discussion on the profession of political consultants, on
the future of the industry and on the development of democracy in
Europe, the 2nd edition of the “European Political Consultant Day” took
place on September 14, 2022.
Gülfem Saydan Sanver new president of the EAPC
For the second time in the history of the EAPC, the association is chaired by a woman. Following Gerlinde Manz-Christ, who headed the EAPC from 2010 to 2012, Gülfem Saydan Sanver, an experienced and successful political consultant and campaign expert, takes over.
“I would like to thank all members for the trust they have placed in me and I look forward to working with a strong team to successfully develop the EAPC over the next two years,” emphasized Gülfem Saydan Sanver in her inaugural speech.
Inside campaigns:
Learn more about latest
campaigns in Europe
Election campaigns in Europe are always an extremely interesting story. Each country has its own structure, culture and its own challenges. Finding out more about the background and insides of the campaigns is very important to us as EAPC. Find out more about election campaigns in Europe through interviews with insiders.
Exciting EAPC Academy on the Presidential Elections in Chile
On April 26, the eighth Academy of the EAPC went on stage via zoom. The theme of the evening was the presidential election in Chile, which ended so surprisingly.
Matías Gálvez, involved in the campaign, gave deep insights on campaign strategy and on how voters’ opinions changed during the campaign.
EAPC elects new Board
In accordance with the new Constitution of the Association, the General Assembly elected a 10-member Board for the first time on May 24, 2022. And for the first time, this board consists of five women and five men. “With this, the EAPC sets a very decisive sign for equality between men and women. We are all proud that this has been achieved in this way,” Mehmet Ural, as Chairman of the Nominating Committee, underlined the historic step taken by the EAPC.
New members
Continuing to grow, attracting new members from our sector who will join us in promoting fair and respectful work and strengthen democracy in Europe with their commitment is one of the EAPC’s primary concerns. That is why we are particularly proud to present to the public personalities who have become part of our association in recent months.
Welcome to our family!
Levan Gurgenidze, Georgia
Levan Gurgenidze is the Executive Director of East Europe campaigns at Gunster Strategies Worldwide based in DC, United States.
Guido Schommer, Switzerland
Guido Schommer is chairman of the board of reflecta ag, a consulting firm based in the Swiss capital Berne, which he joined in 2011.
Yulia Bobrova, Russia
Yulia Bobrova studied at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, majoring in Political Communications.
Michaela Bettinelli, Italy
Michela Bettinelli Rossi is the founder of Wave, an independent political communication and public relations firm based near Milan, northern Italy.
EAPC General Assembly adopts comprehensive amendments to the Constitution
During an Extraordinary General Assembly held in Vienna on May 23, 2022, the EAPC adopted a comprehensive reform of the Constitution. In particular, the membership to the association as well as the size of the Board and its tasks were newly regulated.
Stand with Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is bringing unimaginable suffering. At the same time, it is creating a situation in Europe that has not existed since the last century. EAPC condemns this assault – which disregards human and international law in every form – on a democratic, self-determining country.
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Professional
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