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If you work in EU public affairs, most decisive European Parliament (EP) moments do not happen in plenary. They happen in committees. Draft reports, compromise negotiations, amendments, and informal coordination all take place there, often before broader attention kicks in.

The idea is simple: build a monitoring system that captures information, prioritises it, and turns it into usable outputs. The objective is not to know everything, but to know what matters, when it matters, and to deliver clear and reliable briefings.

Paying for an institutional monitoring platform may seem expensive - until it is weighed against the real cost of “manual” monitoring: time spent collecting information, filtering it, producing deliverables, and the risk of missing an institutional window of opportunity (sometimes a deadline).

The European Union’s policymaking machinery is a complex system. Among its mechanisms, implementing acts play a pivotal role in ensuring EU laws are applied uniformly across member states. For public affairs professionals, understanding these technical acts and knowing why tracking them is essential can make a significant difference. This article explains what implementing acts are, why they matter, and how Dixit can help you stay on top of them effectively.

This article explores the significance of the European Commission's Work Programme (CWP) for lobbyists and public affairs professionals. It provides insights into how the CWP sets the EU's legislative agenda, why it is crucial for early engagement, and how professionals can leverage it effectively to shape policy outcomes.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping numerous industries, and public affairs is no exception. As policymakers and advocacy professionals navigate increasingly complex legislative landscapes, AI-powered tools are providing new insights and enhancing efficiency. This article explores how AI is transforming public affairs.

The lack of official committee transcripts in the European Parliament creates challenges for transparency and lobbying. This article explores why this needs to change and how transcription technology can help bridge the gap.

Delegated acts might not grab headlines, but they are key to turning high-level policies into actionable rules. For EU affairs experts, understanding these acts and knowing how to monitor them effectively is crucial. This article breaks down the essentials of delegated acts and offers insights into how to stay informed and proactive.

Abbreviations used in EU legislative documents can often appear confusing. You may stumble upon one acronym and wonder at which stage of the EU law-making process that particular document applies—or where it sits on the timeline. That is why I have compiled a concise guide to help you decode the most common abbreviations. Let us begin!

The labyrinthine world of EU policy development can leave even seasoned professionals disoriented. New regulations emerge, stakeholder opinions shift, and crucial decisions are made – often behind a veil of complex procedures and seemingly endless committees. But for those who understand the power of early intervention, the path to influence becomes clear. This is where Dixit, with its robust keyword alert tracking system specifically tailored to the EU decision-making process, comes in handy.

With just a few weeks to go before the European elections, the European Commission's DGs are already preparing the files that will be handed over to the new Commissioners, who will then have to decide whether or not to take them on. But how to identify these famous dossiers? The public consultations launched by the Commission since the beginning of the year can help us identify them.