Our guide to the first 100 days of the European Commission
Towards the end of May 2010, the new European Commission quietly celebrated 100 days in office. To mark this symbolic milestone, Hill & Knowlton is pleased to present you with an analysis of the most significant actions of the “Barroso II” Commission to date, and a look ahead to what to expect in the coming months and years.

Edition 5, August 2009
In this edition, we focus on those MEPs which will play an important role in shaping pending financial services legislation. The new European Parliament will have to dive into the issues as soon as it returns from its summer break. With the reform of the financial services industry featuring on top of the EU’s agenda as a result of the current crisis, new and returning MEPs will not have much time to settle in first.

Edition 4, August 2009
The European Parliament will get its teeth into a busy technology agenda when MEPs return from their Summer break. Two key policy areas that will be in the spotlight are the new EU Telecoms Package and the Consumer Rights Directive.

Edition 3, July 2009
The shape and character of the 7th European Parliament has become clearer by the end of its first Strasbourg plenary session.In our third H&K Update, we provide insights into this week’s key appointments, from that of President to those in the EP’s committees – the engine room of the Parliament’s work.

Edition 2, July 2009
A lot of new faces have arrived on the European scene in the past few weeks: there have never been as great a number of new MEPs as there now are following this year's election. Read our analysis of the key political groups, and keep following this space for more in-depth information on the Committees of the new European Parliament.

Edition 1, June 2009
The first edition of a series of Hill & Knowlton European Parliament updates gives an overview of the major changes brought about by the results of the latest European elections.