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Welcome to SEAP

Dealing with European Affairs is more than an activity. It is a profession. As a profession, it has existed since the very beginning of the European Community in the late nineteen fifties, establishing a dialogue between decision-makers and stakeholders. SEAP supports self-regulation and constructive dialogue with all parties involved, in particular the EU institutions. The Society of European Affairs Professionals is now in its tenth year of existence, and growing steadily.

SEAP is an organization open to all EU affairs professionals, regardless of nationality, country of residence or the interests they represent. Whether you are working with a consultancy, trade association or a non-governmental association; if you are a European affairs professional SEAP is your association.

SEAP has its own code of conduct. This code is acceptable as an alternative to the European Commission code as part of the European Transparency Initiative voluntary registration process.  

SEAP recommends to members who chose to register to indicate they are bound by the SEAP Code. It is clearer than the Commission’s Code which contains some ambiguities.  (SEAP is in dialogue with the Commission about this).

If you would like to join SEAP fill lin the registration form and return it to us with a signed copy of the Code of Conduct and we will process your request within 1 week.

If you have a number of colleagues who also wish to join SEAP, we have provision for group membership applications. Download the application form here.

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10 Reasons to join SEAP

Standards of Excellence : SEAP advocates standards of excellence and best practice for European affairs professionals.  SEAP operates a credible self-regulating system to raise professional standards and enhance the profession’s legitimacy.

Voice of the Profession: SEAP promotes its members’ interests, with a view to improve efficiency in the access to and exchange of information with the EU institutions.  SEAP acts as a collective voice to ensure that policy, regulatory or institutional developments do not hamper the exercise of the profession.

Open to All European Affairs Professionals: SEAP is an inclusive organisation, open to all EU affairs professionals on an individual basis, regardless of the interests they represent.  Members are drawn from trade associations, consultancies, corporates, and NGOs.

A Professional Community: SEAP offers opportunities for enhanced interaction and networking with fellow professionals.  SEAP provides a forum for exchange of best practice between members and to stimulate debate on issues of common interest.

Code of Conduct: SEAP operates a recognised Code of Conduct, designed to promote ethical standards in members’ professional behaviour.  The Code, which has been periodically revised and strengthened, is binding on all members.  Members are required to complete training to ensure understanding of the Code.

Acts to Ensure Compliance: SEAP has established procedures to receive and act upon complaints in order to uphold the highest standards for the profession.   Sanctions can be imposed on members found to be in violation of the Code.

Established Dialogue with the EU Institutions:SEAP maintains an active dialogue with the EU Institutions to find pragmatic solutions to the issues facing the profession.  SEAP works closely with the European Parliament to address questions of access and discusses ways of improving transparency with the Council Secretariat.

Forum for Debate: SEAP provides members with a structured forum of meetings, seminars and other events with key EU policy-makers and opinion-formers.  SEAP events allow members to raise concerns directly with key figures, such as Commissioner Kallas, Quaestors from the European Parliament and the European Ombudsman.

Value-added Partnerships: SEAP partners with businesses to secure discounts on relevant products and services for its members.  Members are entitled to savings on professional training courses, newspapers and online publications, hotel and conference facilities as well as restaurants and leisure centres.

Access to Information: SEAP ensures members are kept up-to-date on issues affecting the profession, by providing email alerts as well as members-only website with relevant information and documentation.