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#BrusselsCalling @Teresaribera "Commission communication – there's no week without a leak. How do you handle this leakage custom? Is it ever misleading, or maybe useful?"

#BrusselsCalling kicks off with European Commission's Executive Vice-President @Teresaribera, turning the tables on leading EU journalists: The Capitol Forum @JavierespBX, AFP @RazAkkoc, Wall Street Journal @kimmackrael, and MLex's @lewis_crofts. Follow along for live updates!🧵

#BrusselsCalling @JavierespBX "I see my job as a funnel; by the time I write something, it’s down to 0.1% of what I gathered. As a journalist,you can talk to anyone you like – and those people and their views rarely interact beyond those stories.Every drop adds to the narrative."

#BrusselsCalling @lewis_crofts "It’s curious to see the EC operate before a big reveal. They drop a few hints, provide a content sheet. Then the executive summary. By the time the full text is released, minds are made up and the narrative is set. Our job is to see through it."

#BrusselsCalling @kimmackrael "Americans are interested in the European Green Deal and how it has been transforming over the last 5 years – any changes to the level of regulation and what it means for competition. "

@RazAkkoc #BrusselsCalling @kimmackrael "I came from Canada, and I enjoyed covering policy issues, and Brussels is the perfect place to do it. Competition, trade, tariffs, global security issues – it's all up for questioning in a way it hasn’t been in a long time."

#BrusselsCalling @RazAkkoc "As a Brit, I was eager to work in the EU and understand its complexities. With 27 countries, there's always someone willing to speak, unlike in Turkey. The tricky part is cutting through the noise."

🇪🇺🇺🇸 Three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe is ramping up defence cooperation like never before. At the same time, the EU announced the tariffs to retaliate to the US ones. All this and more in our new edition of #TradeViews. bit.ly/3FtzLzy

📰 In Brussels, the war for media talent is escalating, with new outlets and old competing to hire and retain journalists. We spoke with several editors from Brussels media to find out what’s driving this demand. 📣 Spoiler alert: it's not just pay. bit.ly/4kDiO5z

💜 International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements, but also to highlight the challenges they still face. True equality isn’t just about numbers; it’s about who holds power and how they use it. 📖 Read Sarah Harry’s article here: bit.ly/43rQlJT

🌍 With the #CleanIndustrialDeal and its mission to make decarbonisation profitable and accessible, the European Commission is reinforcing its commitment to securing the supply of Critical Raw Materials. 🔗 Click here and read the full article. bit.ly/4krnMm7

📣#TechAways hits 200 issues! 🎉 For this special edition, our trade expert, Antonio Pilati explains the interplay between #tech and #trade. 🔗Click here and enjoy the reading. secnewgate.eu/techaways-tech…

🇩🇪🗳️The potential new government in #Germany could reshape #European industry, climate , and trade policies while also reigniting the debate on Europe’s global stance amid growing challenges. In this article, we unpacks what’s at stake. 🔗bit.ly/3QyygSP

💼With #US tariffs on the horizon, the European Commission is stepping up its push for free trade agreements. After sealing a deal with #Mercosur, new agreements with #Mexico and Switzerland are now in concluded. ➡️The new #TradeViews newsletter is out bit.ly/4aQXGUU

📢Here is the latest edition of #TechAways! @PiwowarskaJulia is back as a guest editor, diving into the fast-moving world of tech & policy in 2025. 🔗 Click here to read the full newsletter and don’t forget to share! bit.ly/42RQg27

In Brussels, where the news never stops, standing out takes more than just a press release. @CamillaFrison, Media Consultant, shares some useful tips in this must-read article. ➡️ Click here and get ready for your next encounter with journalists! bit.ly/3EfLCAE

"How can the Brussels bubble reach marginalised groups?What are your tips to incoming diplomats, journalists, how to establish yourself?" @JoannaSopinska "Stay open, contact people, be eager to meet up, listen and see. Attend meetings, conferences and you'll establish a network."

#BrusselsCalling kicks off with the Australian Ambassador to the EU Caroline Millar @AustraliaEU turning the tables on leading EU journalists Euronews @StefanGrobe1 , FT @AndyBounds , Bloomberg @LyubovEUWorld , and MLex @JoannaSopinska 🌟 Follow along for live updates! 🧵

Q3 "Translation process with Euronews - do you still have one professional linguist, or just use AI?" @StefanGrobe1 "We have linguistic editions that work partially from here and partially from capitals. Capitals come up with the final product, they’ll be translating it."

Q2 @KCarlsonJourno "Many agendas and talking heads - how do you avoid the issue of journalistic capture in Brussels?" @AndyBounds "Considering why people tell you things, using a variety of sourcing. It’s less of a problem here than in national capitals."

Q1 "Do you notice any trends in your engagement with third-country diplomats, embassies?" @AndyBounds "It’s according to the size of the country. We talked more to 🇦🇺during trade negotiations, less now. Journalists want stories, so it all depends what you have to say."