EU Friday – 31 October
31 October 2025
This week:- EU Deforestation law faces yet another delay
- Digital euro moves ahead
- Dutch abroad to decide on options for Jetten I government
EESC adopts Opinion on Environmental, Social and Governance ratings
25 October 2024
The EESC report on the transparency and integrity of ESG ratings calls for minimum quality requirements including an the assessment of impact on people and the environment (double materiality). 
Happy New 2024-2029 Parliamentary Mandate: 5 years of advocacy opportunities
25 July 2024
Between 16 and 19 July, the first plenary session of the newly elected European Parliament took place in Strasbourg, officially starting the new 10th legislative mandate. Solutions
Better Europe helps you understand and influence the impact of EU policy on your organisation, whether you are based in Brussels or not.
Presentations
As an expert on EU law-making and on financial services, our founder Joost Mulder is regularly invited to speak at private or public events.
Team
Better Europe was set up in 2017 and combines solid policy and process background with a strong network in the "Brussels bubble".
Recommendations
This is what others say about Better Europe and Joost Mulder
Thanks so much for all your work from political strategy and advocacy to policy. We couldn't have done it without you. Really appreciate all your dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to push for an ambitious agenda.
Rachel Owens – former Head of EU Office – Global Witness
We are very pleased with Joost's professionalism and expertise in EU affairs. He is a very charismatic speaker who knows how to pass on his knowledge. That is why his workshop got excellent evaluations from participants of our Summer School. We look forward to working with him again!
Jakov Bojovic – President – Centre for Policy Writing
Reliable, effective person with integrity. High-quality facts that can be counted on.
Sirpa Pietikäinen – Member of the European Parliament
I frequently worked with Joost in my capacity as an MEP dealing with financial services regulation. Joost was always on top of the detail with complex financial issues, and able to see the wood from the trees. He was easily contactable, straightforward and always professional.
Anneliese Dodds MP – former Member of the European Parliament
Joost's knowledge of the financial sector and the political and administrative aspects of how it is governed in Europe is second to none. His curiosity and energy in discussing research topics and themes with our research team is extremely impressive. I would work again with Joost in a heartbeat.
Leonard Seabrooke – Professor in International Political Economy and Economic Sociology – Copenhagen Business School
It was wonderful to have Joost Mulder as a speaker during our Job Day at the Institute for European Studies at ULB last month. He was generous with his time, he share valuable insight with our students and really contributed to the success of the event. We hope to have him again soon!
Maria Isabel Soldevila – Executive Manager & Responsible for Public Relations – Institute for European Studies, Université Libre de Bruxelles
I highly recommend Joost. He is as knowledgeable a person as you'll find regarding all things EU. He knows Brussels inside and out. He is experienced, savvy and full of insights. I've enjoyed working with him for several very productive years.
Dennis Kelleher – President and CEO – Better Markets, Inc.
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