What's in store for the future of public affairs?
On Tuesday, 15 November, AmCham EU hosted a panel discussion on the Future of Public Affairs in a Changing Environment featuring Doru Peter Frantescu, CEO and Founder, EU Matrix and Jessica O'Flynn, Director for Government Affairs, SC Johnson. The panel looked at how the profession changed after the COVID-19 pandemic and what trends industry leaders can expect for 2023. The panel also examined early dynamics in European political parties ahead of the 2024 elections.

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