EPACA - European Public Affairs Consultancies' Association

The European Public Affairs Consultancies Association (EPACA) is the representative trade body for public affairs consultancies working with EU institutions.

It was launched at a general assembly on 28 January 2005, following a process of consultation among all signatories of a professional Code of Conduct . This Code had been informally maintained by these consultancies for 12 years, and is the basis for all such codes in the EU affairs marketplace.

The association establishes formal self-regulatory arrangements, including a professional practices panel for disciplinary hearings. It currently consists of 37 companies with over 600 staff, and represents a high proportion of the professional PA services providers in the EU market place.

EPACA members have elected a Management Committee of 9 members.

Following the General Assembly on 11 July 2005, the association issued a Policy statement.

Recent statements...

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