Putting public interest first!

We help organisations working for a more inclusive, equal, and sustainable Europe, to re-balance power in EU decision-making in favour of the public interest!

Our work

  • EU Academy

    We organise trainings for advocates defending the public interest across Europe to enhance their understanding of EU decision-making and their influencing skills.

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  • Trainings on demand

    We tailor trainings to respond to the needs of organisations working in the public interest across Europe, covering specific EU decision-making processes, policy areas and skills.

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  • Consultancy

    We support organisations working for the public good in Europe and beyond, to identify opportunities for change, develop effective strategies, and achieve their goals.

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Upcoming events

  • EU Academy Baltics

    Bursting the EU bubble for public interest organisations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

    7 & 8 May 2026, Riga

    Strengthening EU engagement of civil society organisations in the Baltics.

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  • 15th EU Advocacy Academy

    Bursting the EU bubble!
    Public interest vs populism: holding EU decision-makers accountable

    27-28 May 2026, Brussels

    Boost your ability to influence EU policy and legislation to defend the public interest.

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  • EU Fundraising Academy

    Fundraising in a time of disruption

    12 June 2026, Brussels

    Explore key trends shaping the European and global funding landscape and adapt your fundraising approaches to current realities.

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  • EU Communications Academy III

    Save the date

    30 September 2026, Brussels

    Navigate the specifics of EU-level communications and get practical tips to cut through the noise

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Blog

Meet change-makers advocating for a better EU who graduated from our EU academy and read about our activities.
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“Tell stories people can connect with. Move away from technical jargon and instead create content that feels relevant and accessible” - Theresa Bonnici, Eurogroup for Animals
“Tell stories people can connect with. Move away from technical jargon and instead create content that feels relevant and accessible” - Theresa Bonnici, Eurogroup for Animals

Theresa Bonnici is Press Officer for Eurogroup for Animals, the pan-European animal protection organisation working in the interest of animals towards a society in which they are valued and respected as sentient beings.

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“Communicate the different benefits of your work and identify what truly resonates with your audience” -Mélanie Bourgeois, Energy Cities
“Communicate the different benefits of your work and identify what truly resonates with your audience” -Mélanie Bourgeois, Energy Cities

Mélanie Bourgeois is EU Policy & Advocacy officer at Energy Cities, a community of local leaders representing thousands of cities across 30 European countries. The organisation aims to build decarbonised and resilient cities with access to affordable, secure, and sustainable energy.

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“Joining forces with other organisations amplifies your voice, increases your outreach, and strengthens your legitimacy”- Clara Beser Ramada, European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR)
“Joining forces with other organisations amplifies your voice, increases your outreach, and strengthens your legitimacy”- Clara Beser Ramada, European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR)

Clara Beser Ramada is a Policy Officer at the European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR), a network of service providers working with people with disabilities. EPR is committed to strengthening high-quality services, promoting equal opportunities, and improving quality of life for persons with disabilities across Europe.

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“A decline in transparency doesn’t just obscure policymaking — it undermines public trust.”- Sebastiaan Jamaer, InfluenceMap
“A decline in transparency doesn’t just obscure policymaking — it undermines public trust.”- Sebastiaan Jamaer, InfluenceMap

Sebastiaan Jamaer works as an analyst at InfluenceMap – a platform measuring corporate climate policy engagement. InfluenceMap provides an independent, data-driven assessment of how the world’s largest companies and their industry associations are influencing policy and regulations needed to transition the global economy towards zero emissions.

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What people say about us

  • “The key messages I take from the training are: 'it's all about building relations', 'timing is (very) important', and 'anticipating is key'. The training provided me with the tools and knowledge to better strategise my advocacy engagement"

    Nicole Kormann
    ZOE Institute
    EU Academy, May 2023

  • “Invaluable insights on the EU law-making process. This should be a compulsory training for all NGOs campaigners and advocates”

    Priscilla Robledo
    Fair/Clean Clothes Campaign Italy
    Training on demand, December 2021

  • “I would happily recommend EUChanger for anyone looking to gather intelligence about or influence the EU institutions”

    James Royston
    World Animal Protection
    ​EUChanger Consultancy, 2019

  • "This training has provided me with knowledge and many valuable insights for developing an advocacy strategy. The trainers clearly have a lot of experience and expertise in influencing policy at EU level"

    Virginia Sandjojo SOMO EU Academy, December 2023

  • " The EU Academy provided holistic, very straightforward, and hands-on guidance on how to navigate the complex EU bubble. It helped me to understand how to level up my advocacy work while keeping in mind a long-term perspective"

    Maris Pedeja Friends of the Earth/CEE Bankwatch EU Academy, May 2023

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