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Transparency beyond a lobby register: a recap of the event by Public Matters and Transparency International NL

Why the 2026 NL local elections should already be on your agenda

Defense sector and investors: help The Hague (and Brussels) shape vision and policy

Courage and visibility of CEOs in The Hague: a lesson from the US?

German lobbyist Dominik Meier on Germany’s election results: “The AfD will hang over the new government like a sword of Damocles.”

Saskia Belleman receives the Machiavelli Prize 2024

Lobby Register Rotterdam: a break from the trend or a paper tiger?

Public Matters Team is strengthened with four new trainees!

Political debate on private equity in healthcare: what does the Act on Integrity of Business Conduct in Healthcare and Youth Care Governance bring?

The spoils system in the US & NL: political patronage with rules

International Climate Coalition Netherlands: reflecting on cooperation with Public Matters ahead of COP29

On revolving doors & pantouflage: French rules for lobbying transparency

Research confirms: agendas of Dutch ministers fall short of transparency

Leveraging social psychology in lobbying

Saskia Belleman awarded Machiavelli Prize 2024

Six months of Schoof – “keep going”?

The Art of Influence: Lobbying in Washington, Brussels, and The Hague

CEO activism and value of the ‘x-factor’

How Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) impacts the work of a lobbyist

On democracy, dollars, and political influence

The future of oversight: towards balanced markets for consumers and businesses

Dutch voices in Brussels: the priorities of MEPs

Lobbying against import tariffs: “The most beautiful word”

Hansch van der Velden strengthens Public Matters Team as an Associate!

Trump’s re-election: time to recalibrate public affairs strategy?!

Can we talk about Germany for a moment?

Industry must brace for new climate measures

Good governance is easier said than done – even for Cabinet Schoof I

Three in a row: Public Matters wins FD Gazellen Entrepreneur Award again!

On the road to sustainable agriculture: European recommendations from the ‘Strategic Dialogue’

Public Matters welcomes four Trainees

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Budget Day 2024 – what can be done?

European industrial policy: plans of the new European Commission and Dutch priorities

The circular economy requires a different government

Companies need to invest, rather than ignore

European Tech policy: plans of the new European Commission and Dutch priorities

More great news! Welcome, Nina Sophie Vroom!

European health policy: plans of the new European Commission and Dutch priorities

The Dutch coalition agreement: stagnation or progress for women in the labor market?

CSR reporting is more than just a checkbox in the audit

Kunsten ’92: looking back on our pro bono project for arts, culture, heritage, and the creative sector

A Lobby paragraph in the new Government Program?

Parliamentary Hearings with New Cabinet Members – A Successful Experiment?

Hungary: the controversial first EU presidency in the 10th term

New right-wing cabinet sworn in by King Willem-Alexander

Public Matters opens an office in Amsterdam!

Campaign leaders reflect on European Parliament elections

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS – Left-Wing GL-PvdA alliance on track for EU election victory

Von der Leyen-Commission: shifted priorities under pressure of crises

CSRD Event: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainability Reporting

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: four parties reach agreement to form right-wing government

The Dutch House of Representatives will debate lifestyle prevention this week – what are we expecting?

Five minutes to midnight for the European single market

The political debate on the Dutch investment climate is “here to stay”

New step in Dutch formation: PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB aim for extra-parliamentary cabinet

New integrity rules for Ministers and State Secretaries – good news?

Revamping the European Parliament: how will it influence your lobbying activities?

European Due Diligence Legislation in the Doldrums

Jaap Velema receives Machiavelli Prize 2023

Forecast European Elections: Heading Towards Campaign Time

Public Matters has joined the Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)

Roundtables: transparency in times of polarization

Machiavelli Prize 2023 Awarded to Mayor Jaap Velema of Ter Apel

Getting Started with Corporate Social Responsibility: Proactive Stakeholder Communication is Key

Belgium: The last EU Presidency in the 9th term

Looking ahead to the European Parliament elections: a new direction for the EU?

Navigating Geert Wilders’ quest for Power in the Netherlands

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS – Far-right leader Geert Wilders shock winner general election

Elections or not: The Netherlands faces a tough digitalization challenge

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is here to stay

Campaign now officially started – House of Representatives elections 2023 [UPDATE Oct. 27]

Public Matters wins FD Gazellen entrepreneur award for second year in a row

Public Matters welcomes new colleagues

‘He came with a burning torch’: Threats force 1 in 4 Dutch politicians to seek protection.

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS – Combating poverty on Budget Day

State of the European Union 2023: Outlook for the Final Year in the Current Commission Mandate

Useless consultations without dialogue

Businesses should not be afraid to campaign openly for their interests

Parliamentary elections on November 22, 2023 – towards a new cabinet! [UPDATE 18 AUGUST]

Public Matters welcomes three new colleagues

Young and Lobbyist: in conversation with the Youth Climate Movement NL (JKB)

The fall of Rutte IV – changing dynamics for the Netherlands in Brussels

The growing importance of sustainability in healthcare

Parliamentary elections on November 22, 2023 – towards a new cabinet! [UPDATE 21 July]

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: PM Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Change of presidency in the EU: from Sweden to Spain

Young and Lobbyist: In conversation with the National Youth Council (NJR)

The coronavirus – what is the House of Representatives talking about?

Outlook on the European Parliament Elections of 2024: A Shifting Landscape of anti-establishment Governments and its Implications

Integrity in public administration – steps forward and challenges ahead

Tom Brouwer new Partner at Public Matters

The inevitable change of power – How the BBB party is turning politics upside down

From “Randstad” to region: the growing role of the region in national politics

Foster Family Support Foundation puts Mockingbird model on political map

Campaign leaders look back on campaigns Provincial Elections

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: farmers’ party BBB big winner Provincial Elections

Public Matters continues to grow – another five new colleagues

Sheraz Joemmanbaks and Paul Schrama join Public Matters

The Circular Future of the Netherlands

Due diligence legislation: unclear legislative process leads to confusion

A lobby register a first step in strengthening trust

Engage the business community for a truly successful Mental Prevention Agreement

Sweden as EU president: taking over the crisis baton

PM Academy programme

Night of the Lobbyist: time for a new lobbying culture?

Public Matters wins FD Gazellen entrepreneur award!

Public Matters welcomes two new colleagues

The Integrated Healthcare Agreement – where do we go from here?

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Government in crisis mode on Budget Day

What to expect from the European Commission this year? Takeaways of the SOTEU 2022

Which companies will be switched off from gas? And how is that determined?

Machiavelli kicks off the Dutch political year with MP Kuiken (PvdA – Labour) and MP Paternotte (D66 – Liberal Democrats)

How do we manage the large flow of policy documents?

Reform of international tax system not a done deal

EU Presidency of the Czech Republic: ‘Crisis President’

Marloes Telgenhof joins Public Matters Team as Senior Director

Nitrogen crisis puts provinces on lobbyists’ map

The patient’s voice in the healthcare debate in the Netherlands

PM Webinar: the roadmap to make the Netherlands a leader in sustainable industry

Public Matters celebrates 20 years of existence in Nieuwspoort

Integrity in public administration

New talents join Team Public Matters

EU reaches agreement on Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Saying goodbye to gas – is the war in Ukraine accelerating Europe’s energy transition?

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: local parties big winners of municipal elections

Looking back: a dialogue on lobbying in the Slovenian Parliament

Public Matters welcomes six new colleagues.

A conversation with Niels Arntz – co-founder of Temper

‘In Brussels, no one can hear you scream’: The Dutch Parliament trying to keep up with EU affairs

A conversation with Ilse Kaandorp – director of VGM NL

A conversation with Maarten Verboom – director of Dedicon

Digital Services Act (‘DSA’) and Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’) – the home stretch!

A conversation with Morgan Cauvin – international lobbyist at Match Group

Gerrit Hiemstra receives Machiavelli Award 2021

Trade associations going digital: research into online advocacy in times of COVID

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: a new Coalition Agreement – finally!

The Member State Effect

Podcast ‘In the lobby’: Lobby developments and trends in Washington DC

The power and importance of good (crisis) communication

A conversation with Dominik Meier (top lobbyist in Berlin): about the German elections

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: 2022 is looking bright on Budget Day

Public Matters welcomes five new colleagues.

Machiavelli kicks off with Marijnissen and Jetten

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS | No dull moments in 2021 (so far)

Tech in the House of Representatives: the first 100 days of the Digital Affairs Committee

Concerns about healthcare under a new cabinet

The importance of effective stakeholdermanagement

A new European tech tax – why, how, when?

Talking about lobbying means talking about more than just regulation

Time to split the Ministry of Finance?

What is Accountability Day and what opportunities does it bring?

Sector organizations: are they making a comeback?

Number of talks with ministers says nothing about influence

What is the difference between lobbying and public affairs?

Public Matters joins the Alliance for Climate Action and commits to reducing CO2 emissions by 40%

Public Matters welcomes new colleagues and trainees

Recap Campaign Leaders’ Debate Machiavelli Foundation

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS General elections 2021: Mark Rutte did it again!

Research: PVV MPs do well on Twitter – CDA MPs much less so

The Netherlands on the move: transport and mobility in the upcoming coalition agreement

A ‘ballot agreement’ as a lobby tool?

Ambitions for a better waste policy should stem from the industry

Campaign leaders debate Dutch elections

Kromkommer and the European School Fruit Scheme

What is public affairs?

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS Cabinet Rutte resigns following childcare benefit scandal

Four new colleagues join Public Matters

Scientists Koopmans and Gommers receive Machiavelli Award 2020

Why the maritime sector should emphasize its strategic interests

How ‘Brussels’ wants to turn the digital services sector upside down with the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.

Political influence is not for sale

Interview Bob van Heuvelen: public affairs after the US elections

Three new colleagues join Public Matters team

Well-attended Public Matters Webinar ‘The Dutch lobby in Brussels’ offers interesting perspectives

Public Matters to collaborate with Van Heuvelen Strategies in Washington DC

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Government announces stimulus package on Budget Day

Three new trainees start at Public Matters

Machiavelli Foundation kicks of new parliamentary year

How the Dutch government is protecting its open economy

One for all, and trade associations for …?!

Public affairs during the coronacrisis: government relations are crucial

Policy developments in the Dutch healthcare sector due to COVID-19

” Tech against Corona” Initiative of Dutch tech companies offers free support

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: The coronavirus crisis in the Netherlands

Bellingcat receives Machiavelli Award 2019

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: What a year it was in the Lowlands!

Tech expert Elisabeth van der Steenhoven new Associate at Public Matters

Another new hire: Tom Kunzler is a generalist with a focus on the tech sector

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Dutch economy is solid but growth is slowing

4 New talents join Public Matters

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: winners & losers of the year!

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Frans Timmermans’ Labour wins Dutch EU elections

Dutch call for extension of EU competition guidelines for tech companies

Public Matters opens EU office in Brussels

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Right-wing Eurosceptic Forum for Democracy wins provincial elections

EP 2019: between now and summer recess everything will change

Dutch Lib Dems open fire on Big Tech

More foreign companies invest in Holland in 2018: 10,000 extra jobs

UPDATE DUTCH POLITICS: Elections and other stuff put coalition government to test

Successful management buy-in Public Matters

Update Dutch Politics – Greens and local parties big winners local elections

Brexit boom for Britain’s lobbyists

MEPs pass new rules to tackle multinationals’ tax avoidance

New Lobbyfacts.eu database allows exclusive tracking of EU lobbying over time

Brussels lobbying rules are ineffective say lobbyists