Shaping our future

As professionals working in Public Affairs, sustainability advocates and most important citizens of the European Union, we stand at a pivotal juncture in our collective journey to a healthier world. EU public affairs is evolving in response to digital innovation, increased demands for transparency and sustainability, growing complexity and competition, and changing geopolitical dynamics.  

The upcoming EU elections hold profound significance, offering us the opportunity to shape the trajectory of our continent for years to come. Health, agri-food, and energy transition are among the myriad issues that will define our future and that of the next generations.  

Leading a team of Public Affairs professionals at Schuttelaar and Partners is a great honor and a fantastic opportunity to bring sustainability to the center of advocacy in all our client’s activities. Our approach towards public affairs is to make the world more sustainable and create impact through legislation. We are content-driven and have a myriad of experts out of the fields of our impact areas. From farmers to food scientists. Driving clients to become better and outperform in environmental requirements is our daily objective.   

Our team at Schuttelaar and Partners supports clients to conduct public affairs activities in a manner that promotes long-term societal, environmental, and economic well-being. It involves integrating principles of sustainability into their strategies and policies to address the needs of current and future generations. We do that by listening to the client's needs and co-creating together with them to improve their stakeholder engagement and long-term planning.   

In my opinion, the next months are crucial in building the future we want and at the same time is also business as usual in bringing adaptability, strategic foresight, and a commitment to ethical engagement to our clients in navigating these changes effectively.  

In this magazine we would like to offer an overview of what to expect next, what are the most important milestones of the election process and some pioneers in the fields we’re working on.  In the lead-up to the elections, it is crucial that we remain informed about key legislative developments that will shape the future of health, agri-food, and energy transition in the European Union. 

Lorena van de Kolk

Managing Partner Public Affairs