The Europe, Projects, and Innovation unit is UNESSA's window to Europe. It offers the federation a unique strategic position within various European circles.
UNESSA is the only French-speaking Belgian federation with a specifically dedicated unit to European affairs. Thanks to this strategic positioning, we are able to closely monitor regulatory developments and political initiatives led by European institutions.
This European openness strategically positions our affiliates in relation to EU initiatives, enhances their ability to anticipate European legislative developments, and provides access to a broad network of partners and best practices across Europe. In this context, we are pursuing a dual approach: first, by strengthening our presence at the European level, and second, by actively participating in European projects.
European representation
Benefits
- Anticipating trends
- Monitoring decisions and launched policies
- Representing UNESSA sectors’ concerns at the European level
- Evaluating and analyzing regional/local issues with regards to the European context
European outreach in practice
- Monitoring relevant policies at the European level
- Raising awareness among UNESSA sector advisors about European topics
- Monitoring relevant European project calls
- Setting up forums for learning about and engaging with European issues
- Active participation in European networks
- Publishing opinions during European Commission calls for contributions on topics related to our sectors
Projects strategy
- Promoting cross-sectoral collaboration and synergies
- Embedding a project-based approach within the Federation
- Responding to field needs through input from sector advisors and managers
- Facilitating the identification of good practices developed in other EU countries
- Supporting experimentation and the implementation of innovative solutions
- Leveraging and capitalising on project outcomes over the medium to long term
- Organising information sessions to introduce UNESSA members to the European dimension (e.g. available EU programmes and tools)
Plus d’informations
Lucie Durocher
Responsable de service
Tel : +32 (0)2 315.32.85
lucie.durocher@unessa.be