OFFICE ROLE
Trent University
Nottingham
The role of the Brussels office is not only to promote partners' interests, but also to create opportunities, influence EU decision-makers and support the region's engagement in Europe.
EMEO's strategic objectives are set in the context of key regional strategies and evolving EU policy developments. They are:
- To raise the profile of the East Midlands in Europe and help in ensuring that the East Midlands is recognised as a forward-thinking and dynamic region.
- To create and maximise the opportunities of EU membership for the region, acting as a conduit for proactive two-way dialogue and activities focused on regional and partners' needs.
- To consolidate and enhance partnerships and collaboration with new and existing EU members, EU institutions and Brussels-based organisations.
- To ensure increased influence on future European policy developments that are important to the East Midlands.
Activities
Northants Riverside
Northamptonshire
EMEO ensures that its objectives are achieved by undertaking activities including:
- Influencing key decision-makers and opinion formers in all appropriate policy areas in order to promote the interests of East Midlands partners;
- Ensuring partners are well informed about European and international policy, legislation and funding developments and opportunities;
- Promoting international contacts and exchange of experience between the East Midlands and European partners for joint benefit and learning;
- Increasing the engagement of the Office with business support and intermediary organisations in order to promote the region and its sub-regional advantages in terms of sector and cluster strengths;
- In relation to Research and Development, promoting greater collaboration between regional Higher Education establishments and SMEs, and their European counterparts;
- Providing regular updates and analyses to partners on the impact of new policies on both urban and rural areas and issues; and
- Complementing and supporting the activities of elected Members appointed to represent UK local government on European bodies.
