Impact Assessment Institute

On this 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we are happy to look back at our short reel "Albania in the EU" highlighting what Albania has to offer to the EU, and the shared journey ahead. Europe’s future is built through cooperation, shared values, and evidence-based decision-making. At the Impact Assessment Institute (IAI), we work with EU Member States 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We provide strategic advice for stakeholders engaging in EU decision-making. We support countries that are on their journey to join the European Union. We work with businesses and their efforts to align with EU standards. We strengthen evidence-based policymaking, improve regulatory quality, and design reforms that are transparent, inclusive, and sustainable. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗥𝗜𝗔) 𝗶s a key driver of evidence-based decision-making, stakeholder involvement, reform success, and real public value. 🇪🇺 🎉 Happy Europe Day 2026 @ediramaal @HoxhaFer @MegiFi @ErikAkse @AdmiraJorgji @AlbanianDiplo @BGonxhja @MartaKosEU @antoniocostapm @EU_Commission @Europarl_EN @EUinAlbania @lukasmandl #TheJourneyTogetherToTheEU🇪🇺 #EuropeDay2026 #WhatAlbaniaHasToOfferToTheEU #EuropeanIntegration #PublicPolicy #InstitutionalDevelopment #RegulatoryImpactAssessment #EvidenceBasedDecisionMaking

𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪! We’re pleased to partner with the Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) @seap_eu , Brussels, Belgium, for an upcoming SEAP MEMBERS-only 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 as strategic tools for EU public affairs. 🗓️ 15 APRIL 2026 ⏲️ 12:00-13:30 (CET) ⏳ 90- minutes online session Led by, @ErikAkse EU Better Regulation Expert & Founder of Impact Assessment Institute. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 are core elements of EU policymaking. Yet, they are still too often treated as technical exercises rather than as strategic entry points for public affairs and stakeholder engagement. Looking forward to the discussion. #BetterRegulation #ImpactAssessment #EUPublicAffairs #PolicyMaking

Wishing a joyful and blessed 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁o all who celebrate. May this special day bring peace, renewal, and hope to you and your loved ones. — 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 (@IA_Institute) @ErikAkse

𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 & 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬- 𝟭𝟯:𝟬𝟬 FREE ZOOM WEBINAR No.3: "𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧” part of the webinar series linked to the book 📘 “How the EU Institutions Work 2025–2029”, by @ErikAkse, Founder of Impact Assessment Institute @IA_Institute 🗓 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🕛 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (𝗖𝗘𝗧) duration: 60 min Webinar co-host and our colleague, @joostmulder Mulder based in Brussels, with over 20 years’ experience working in EU advocacy and legislation. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: johnharperpublishing.co.uk/public-affairs… 📘 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘-𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: johnharperpublishing.co.uk/how-the-eu-ins… 📍 Also available in print through retail bookshops in Brussels and Luxembourg. Many thanks to John Harper Publishing for the great collaboration in organising this event. For questions or cooperation opportunities, feel free to get in touch: 📧 contact@iai.al 📱 WhatsApp: +355 67 504 3046 (Joana Naçi, Managing Director of IAI)

📢 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 | 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗨 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 I𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 the Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) @seap_eu, Brussels, Belgium. 🗓️ 15 APRIL 2026 ⏰ 12:00-13:30 (CET) ⏳ 90- minutes online session Led by, @ErikAkse, EU Better Regulation Expert & Founder of Impact Assessment Institute. 💡𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of: ✅ The role of impact assessments in the EU policymaking process ✅ How the Better Regulation framework shapes policy content and defines the questions policymakers need to answer ✅ How to use opportunities for stakeholder engagement at EU level effectively ✅ How evidence, consultation, and procedural timing create the basis for strategic public affairs work ✅ How to use Impact Assessment and Better Regulation tools in a practical and targeted way in day-to-day advocacy and engagement 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: SEAP members will receive their personal invitation by email. Not a SEAP member yet? If you would like to join and get access to sessions like this one, visit our website to learn more about membership and how to apply: seap.be/join-seap #BetterRegulation #ImpactAssessment #EUPublicAffairs #PolicyMaking

We’re pleased to partner with the Society of European Affairs Professionals (SEAP) @seap_eu , Brussels, Belgium, for an upcoming members-only 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 as strategic tools for EU public affairs. 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 15 APRIL 2026 12:00-13:30 (CET) ⏳90- minutes online session Register via the link: lnkd.in/dZbSfPJu Led by our founder of IAI @ErikAkse & EU Better Regulation Expert. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 are core elements of EU policymaking. Yet, they are still too often treated as technical exercises rather than as strategic entry points for public affairs and stakeholder engagement. Whether you work for a consultancy, a company, or a trade association, this session will provide a grounded, practical introduction to the role of Impact Assessment and Evaluation in EU decision-making. It shows how public affairs professionals can use the Better Regulation framework to engage earlier, more strategically, and with greater effect. #BetterRegulation #ImpactAssessment #EUPublicAffairs #PolicyMaking

🌸Gëzuar Ditën e Nevruzit! 🌸 Nga ne tek ju—një urim për më shumë harmoni, progres dhe suksese të reja. **** 🌸 Happy Nevruz Day! 🌸 From us to you—wishing you greater harmony, progress, and new successes. @ErikAkse

Impact Assessment Institute from Tirana, Albania, extends sincere appreciation and warmest wishes to our partners, colleagues, and friends around the world. May the occasion of Eid bring renewed inspiration, prosperity, and continued success to all of you. We are grateful for the trust and collaboration we share. @ErikAkse

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸! To our valued partners and colleagues i𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮 🇸🇦, we extend our sincere wishes on the occasion of Eid. May this joyous time bring prosperity, success, and happiness to you and your families. We deeply appreciate our continued collaboration and look forward to achieving more together. @ErikAkse

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸! On the occasion of Eid, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our valued partners, colleagues, and friends in 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 🇧🇩 May this special occasion bring renewed energy, prosperity, and continued success in both life and business. We sincerely appreciate your trust, our continued collaboration, and partnership. @ErikAkse

Great discussion in today’s webinar on “𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗨" part of the series linked to the book “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟵,” edited by @ErikAkse , Founder of the Impact Assessment Institute. Many thanks to John Harper Publishing for the great collaboration in organising this event. If you missed the session — or would like a practical, in-depth guide to how 𝗘𝗨 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 — the book provides clear insights into how the EU institutions operate in practice and how to engage effectively. 📘 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘-𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: johnharperpublishing.co.uk/how-the-eu-ins… 📍 Also available in print through retail bookshops in Brussels and Luxembourg. For questions or cooperation opportunities, feel free to get in touch: 📧 contact@iai.al 📱 WhatsApp: +355 67 504 3046 (Joana Naçi, Managing Director of IAI) @SabinaKLange @rolandmoore

𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 & 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 🗓 Wednesday, 18 March 2026 🕛 12:00 PM (CET) 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗭𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗼.𝟮: 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗨 part of the webinar series linked to the book “How the EU Institutions Work 2025–2029", by @ErikAkse, EU Better Regulation Expert & Founder of the Impact Assessment Institute. 👉 Register here: lnkd.in/e-v-fzy6 Access the E-Book format via the website on John Harper Publishing: lnkd.in/ecYZ5W-m In print through retail bookshops in Brussels and Luxembourg. P.S. Come with your questions about working with the Council of the EU — Sabina and Roland will be happy to discuss them during the webinar. #EUpolicy #EUlaw #CouncilOfTheEU #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanParliament #PublicAffairs #EUAffairs #Brussels #Policy #Legislation #Webinar @rolandmoore @SabinaKLange

🔎 In this webinar, we will explore how the Council of the EU functions in practice and how organisations, institutions, and stakeholders can engage effectively with its work. If you work on EU policy, EU integration, public affairs, or EU-funded programmes, this discussion may be particularly relevant. 📩 Feel free to share with colleagues who might benefit from joining the discussion. 👉Registration link: johnharperpublishing.co.uk/public-affairs…

REGISTER NOW ON A 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗭𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗼.𝟮: 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗨 🗓 Wednesday, 18 March 2026 🕛 PM (CET) 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/e-v-fzy6 Access the E-Book: lnkd.in/enEhbjDg This week, we continue our webinar series connected to the book “How the EU Institutions Work 2025–2029” edited by @ErikAkse with FREE ZOOM WEBINAR No.2: “Engaging with the Council of the EU.” This session will focus on understanding the Council of the European Union, one of the key actors in the EU legislative process. Our colleagues Sabina (@SabinaKLange) and Roland (@rolandmoore ) will guide the discussion and answer your questions about: • How the Council works • How legislative negotiations happen • How organisations can engage effectively with it 💬 Feel free to come with your questions- we will leave time for discussion during the webinar. Many thanks to John Harper Publishing for the great collaboration in organising this event. We hope to see many of you there! #EUpolicy #EUlaw #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanParliament #PublicAffairs #EUAffairs #Brussels #Policy #Legislation #Webinar

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗭𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗼.𝟮: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻? How does the Council of the European Union really work — and how can organisations engage with it effectively? Join our FREE ZOOM WEBINAR No.2 linked to the book “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟵”, edited by @ErikAkse, where we will explore the Council’s role in EU legislative decision-making. 🗓 Wednesday, 18 March 2026 🕛 12:00 PM (CET) 🔗 Register here: johnharperpublishing.co.uk/public-affairs… Access the E-Book: johnharperpublishing.co.uk/how-the-eu-ins… During the webinar, Sabina and Roland will share practical insights into: ✔ How the Council functions ✔ How decisions are prepared and adopted ✔ How stakeholders can work with the Council more effectively Thanks to John Harper Publishing for organising this webinar series. We hope to see many of you there! @ErikAkse @rolandmoore @SabinaKLange