Jean Monnet Chair
Sharing dilemmas and solutions on the daily practice of EU digital policies
What is EU-Act Digital about?
Over the next three years, Dutch companies, NGOs, municipalities, and ministries will face 13 new European laws, all related to 'digitalisation': the influence of information and communication technology on behaviour, government, society, security, etc. This means there is work ahead for the current generation of students, who need to learn about the dilemmas and solutions that our society will face. Without government regulation, companies take control of our data, rights, and behavior.
Final event of the Jean Monnet Chair
The Secret of Brussels
How does the EU work behind the scenes? Who influences decision-making, and how do you make sure your interests are heard in Brussels?
Join a conversation between Dennis Doorakkers, public affairs professional and author of the political thriller Brusselse Mist, and Mendeltje van Keulen and Lodewijk Buschkens, authors of the practical handbook Van belang naar beleid. Together they connect the fictional and the real world of Brussels: how the “Brussels bubble” works, what happens behind the scenes of the European institutions, and how to turn interests into concrete influence on European policy.
Expect practical examples, insights from both books, a reading from Brusselse Mist, and time for audience questions.
Language: Dutch
Date: Monday 30 November
Location: Speakers’ Corner, The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Doors open: 16:00
Conversation: 16:30 – 17:45
Activities
Education
A series of lectures organized by EU-Act Digital in collaboration with external experts
Public events
Lean more about EU digital policy in practice during public events organized by the Chair.
Podcasts
In depth conversations on subjects ranging from EU Cyber Security to digital autonomy
Advisory Board
Twice a year, an advisory board of industry experts convenes to contribute to the programme. As of January 1, 2024, the advisory board comprises the above individuals.
Witte Wijsmuller
DG Connect, European Commission
Policy Assistant to the Director General
Lisa Vermeer
Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs
Senior coordinating policy officer Digital Affairs
Sandra Leenders
Dutch House of Representatives
EU Advisor Digital Affairs
Jochem Cooiman
City of Rotterdam
Digital Innovation Officer
Rogier Klimbie
Klimbie Public Affairs
Public affairs advisor for startups, chair of GovTechNL
Bart Groothuis
European Parliament
Member of the European Parliament for VVD/Renew
Podcasts
In-depth conversations with students and professionals on subjects ranging from EU cybersecurity to digital autonomy, and from media literacy to AI regulation.
Listen now on Spotify!
60
Lectures planned
1500
Students reached
6
Public Events