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Public Matters is an independent public affairs &
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lobby consultancy in the Netherlands and Brussels –
supporting organisations that seek to influence policy and
engage in strategic communications. -
Public Matters is an independent public affairs &
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lobby consultancy in the Netherlands and Brussels –
supporting organisations that seek to influence policy and
engage in strategic communications. -
Public Matters is an independent public affairs &
More information
lobby consultancy in the Netherlands and Brussels –
supporting organisations that seek to influence policy and
engage in strategic communications.
Expert
Creative
Result-driven
About us
We advise our clients on how to best position themselves in the political and public arena, based on the most effective strategies and agreed-upon objectives.
Our consultants
Our consultants have multidisciplinary expertise in a variety of sectors and experience of where business, politics and society intersect. These sectors include food & retail, construction & real estate, mobility, climate & energy, public sector, financial & fiscal, education & science, technology and healthcare.
Core values
We are expert, creative and result-driven. Our independent lobby agency is active in both the Netherlands and Brussels and engaged in several international networks. This enables us to provide our clients with the most effective support possible.
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Lokaal
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News
03 Jun 2025
Fall of the Schoof I cabinet – caretaker status, controversial issues, and upcoming elections
Blog
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Back from a week in DC – what Washington, Brussels, and The Hague can learn from each other about lobbying
Blog
19 May 2025
Historic UK-EU summit: new opportunities or old pitfalls?
Opinion
16 May 2025
Businesses also feel ignored by the government
Podcast
06 Apr 2025
Opinion
13 Mar 2025
Defense sector and investors: help The Hague (and Brussels) shape vision and policy
Blog
27 Feb 2025
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News
20 Feb 2025
Saskia Belleman receives the Machiavelli Prize 2024
News
13 Feb 2025
Public Matters Team is strengthened with four new trainees!
Blog
24 Jan 2025
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Blog
09 Jan 2025
Leveraging social psychology in lobbying
News
09 Jan 2025
Saskia Belleman awarded Machiavelli Prize 2024
Blog
02 Jan 2025
Six months of Schoof – “keep going”?
Opinion
03 Dec 2024
CEO activism and value of the 'x-factor'
Blog
27 Nov 2024
On democracy, dollars, and political influence
Blog
20 Nov 2024
Dutch voices in Brussels: the priorities of MEPs
Blog
18 Nov 2024
Lobbying against import tariffs: "The most beautiful word"
Opinion
07 Nov 2024
Can we talk about Germany for a moment?
Blog
05 Nov 2024
Industry must brace for new climate measures
Blog
01 Oct 2024
On the road to sustainable agriculture: European recommendations from the 'Strategic Dialogue'
News
19 Sep 2024
Public Matters welcomes four Trainees
News
18 Sep 2024
UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Budget Day 2024 - what can be done?
Blog
16 Sep 2024
European industrial policy: plans of the new European Commission and Dutch priorities
Opinion
03 Sep 2024
The circular economy requires a different government
Opinion
28 Aug 2024
Companies need to invest, rather than ignore
News
15 Aug 2024
More great news! Welcome, Nina Sophie Vroom!
Opinion
01 Aug 2024
CSR reporting is more than just a checkbox in the audit
Blog
19 Jul 2024
Kunsten '92: looking back on our pro bono project for arts, culture, heritage, and the creative sector
Opinion
18 Jul 2024
A Lobby paragraph in the new Government Program?
News
03 Jul 2024
New right-wing cabinet sworn in by King Willem-Alexander
News
01 Jul 2024
Public Matters opens an office in Amsterdam!
News
07 Jun 2024
Campaign leaders reflect on European Parliament elections
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Office The Hague
Bezuidenhoutseweg 101
2594 AC The Hague
+31 (0)70 3046 499
Office Amsterdam
Vijzelstraat 68-78
1017 HL Amsterdam
+31 (0)70 3046 499
Office Brussels
Rue Belliard 40
1040 Brussels
+ 32 (2) 786 3000