EAPC Europe Conference 2025:
A Focus on the “Lisbon Declaration”
“Protecting European Democratic Values in Challenging Times” was the overarching theme of the 2025 Europe Conference held in Lisbon. The lead-up to the conference was marked by numerous events, yet it ultimately became a resounding success with excellent speakers and an outstanding program.
LATEST EAPC NEWS
EAPC adopts
“Lisbon Declaration“
At the Europe Conference in Lisbon in May 2025, the EAPC adopted the “Lisbon Declaration” after an in-depth discussion. The declaration is
intended to serve as a guideline for political communication and a call for more dialogue, fairness, and a response to the growing division in society. “The only path to a free, open society is through strengthening democracy,” said the EAPC during the presentation of the document in Lisbon.
Thinking Daily of
Necati Özkan
On March 19, police stormed the private residence of our EAPC member and past president Necati Özkan and arrested him without cause, along with the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, and over 100 others. Since then, Necati Özkan has been held in a high-security prison for political detainees near Bursa.
The EAPC, the entire European community of political consultants, and
all those active in political communication worldwide strongly condemn this action by Turkish authorities and demand the immediate release of all those affected. The EAPC also calls on all democratic forces around the world to advocate for their release and to intervene with the Turkish government with the utmost urgency.
Paris, Here We Come!
After the conference is before the next one. Still under the impression of the Europe Conference in Lisbon, preparations are already underway for
our next conference in 2026 in Paris, France. Under the direction of EAPC Vice President Anthony Grally, next year’s event in the French capital will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the association. “We want to host a conference that will exceed the expectations of our members and all those joining us in Paris in every way,” said the EAPC board. Look forward to an exciting event and save the second half of May 2026 in your calendar. The exact conference date will be announced shortly.
Welcome to the EAPC!
The field of political communication in Europe and globally faces new challenges every day. That makes connection with colleagues, exchange of experience, and joint action all the more important to stay up to date. The EAPC provides an ideal platform for this. Expanding the circle of like- minded professionals to learn from one another is a heartfelt goal of the
association. We are therefore particularly proud to present on this page individuals who have recently joined us. A warm welcome to our family!
association. We are therefore particularly proud to present on this page individuals who have recently joined us. A warm welcome to our family!
Mahmoud Khalifa, Egypt
Mahmoud Khalifa is an accomplished academic in Political Science with a focus on public policy issues in the Middle East.
Susanne Sterniczky, Austria
Susanne Sterniczky brings 15 years of experience in the communications industry, having worked with a publishing house and several leading PR agencies
Nicolai Toop, Germany
Nicolai Toop grew up as the youngest of three sons and studied applied Media and
Communication Sciences at Ilmenau University of Technology.
Filiz Ayseli Coskun, Turkey
Filiz Ayseli Coşkun was graduated from Urban and Regional Planning from one of the most prestigious universities in the field Mimar Sinan University.
Massimo Rotunno, Italy
Massimo Rotunno is a rising political consultant with a strong academic foundation in Communication and Marketing.
We Are All Ukraine
For over three years, war has raged in the heart of Europe—in Ukraine. The attack on a neutral country by the Russian army has deeply altered
Europe. The EAPC strongly condemns this Russian aggression and calls on all countries worldwide to act in solidarity and with determination. All major global players—the USA, China, India, and the European Union—
must act decisively to ensure that Russia’s aggression ends in failure and that Ukraine’s sovereignty is restored as quickly as possible.
Seven Pioneers Inducted as Honorary Members
At the Europe Conference in Lisbon in May 2025, the EAPC named seven of its most distinguished members as honorary members of the association. Volker Riegger (Germany), Mehmet Ural (Turkey), Peter Frei (Switzerland), Bo Krogvig (Sweden), Lojze Peterle (Slovenia), as well as Faye and Greg Diamond (USA), were inducted into the “Hall of Fame.” These individuals played a key role in shaping the history of the EAPC. The entire EAPC family extends its heartfelt congratulations in
recognition, honor, and appreciation of their achievements
Pioneers of Democracy
Democracy around the world is increasingly under pressure. The new U.S. government is accelerating this trend through its actions.
Counteracting this development and securing and strengthening democracy in all its facets is one of the EAPC’s core missions. The book “Pioneers of Democracy,” published by the EAPC on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, includes not only campaign highlights from the past quarter-century but also numerous contributions on the subject. A book
well worth reading.
September 14: “European Political Consultants Day”
On September 14—the founding day of the EAPC—the association will celebrate the “European Political Consultants Day” for the fifth time. Planned are a comprehensive Zoom discussion on the topic “Democracy & Society” and a board statement on the state of democracy in Europe. Save the date: the discussion will take place—due to the weekend—on Tuesday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. The participation link will be available on this page starting September 14, 2025.
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Member
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