Boardroom advice from Frans van Steenis
Companies that just focus on profits won’t last FNV announced a “strike storm” in the Netherlands in early February. Staff in various sectors started their fight for higher wages. At the same time, we increasingly read reports about multinationals reporting mega-profits, combined with often extreme bonuses for top management. This seems to be increasingly chafing […]
Geopolitical crisis may offer a more sustainable perspective
Geopolitical crisis may offer a more sustainable perspective The war in Ukraine has created a new reality. The war is primarily a human tragedy. “But the geopolitical crisis can also provide a new and more sustainable perspective,” writes Jorick Albers, Account Director European Affairs at Hague. Europe is pushing renewable energy to the maximum in […]
Energy transition gaining momentum: make sure you’re part of the debate in Brussels
Energy transition gaining momentum: make sure you’re part of the debate in Brussels The Russian invasion of Ukraine has seriously disrupted the European energy market. Brussels is preparing for the new reality. “Negotiations are now underway for a new set-up. As a corporation, make sure you come to the table, because policymakers need knowledge,” writes […]
The five top priorities of the Czech Presidency of the EU
Czech Republic is taking over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU as of 1 July, in the midst of a turbulent geopolitical situation and with an ongoing energy and financial crisis. Under the motto “Rethink, rebuild, repower”, the Presidency will lead the Council’s work for the next six months around five […]
French Presidential Elections: One month on
French Presidential Elections: One month on A lot has happened in French politics since the presidential elections of April: President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected for another five-year term, former labour Minister Elisabeth Borne was appointed Prime minister (only the second woman in French history in this position), and a new government took office. What is […]
Pourquoi Paris ?
Pourquoi Paris? It must have been an impressive lunch for several newly appointed Dutch ministers. The grandeur of the Elysée, the official residence of the French president, the president himself sitting at the table surrounded by five French ministers – that is what we call the real deal of Europe. In March, Prime Minister Rutte […]
Intergas
A Tiny hydrogen house next to the parliament Ten MP’s, twelve civil servants, one minister and four journalists. It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but it’s actually the result of a three-day event which Hague Corporate Affairs organized on behalf of Intergas, a producer of heating boilers and hybrid heat pumps. By […]
Hague strengthens French foothold with the appointment of French Director Sandrine Lauret
Hague strengthens French foothold with the appointment of French Director Sandrine Lauret Sandrine Lauret, a public affairs expert, will drive Hague’s ambitions and further entrench the Hague brand in France. Sandrine Lauret becomes Director of Hague France Conseil, the French affiliate of Hague Corporate Affairs (“Hague”). With offices in the Hague, Amsterdam and Brussels, Hague […]
European supplier shared mobility
A European supplier of shared mobility contacted us with an interesting case. They were not active in the Netherlands yet but saw there was a lot of potential growth in many Dutch cities. The question: help us build a network of stakeholders at local governments and make sure that those stakeholders can make decisions based […]
The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union : European ambitions, national (domestic) challenges
The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union European ambitions, national (domestic) challenges The overlap between the French national electoral calendar and the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union may be seen as a challenge for current president Emmanuel Macron, it is also a political opportunity for him. The French […]
