1. Freedom of the press is essential to a democratic society. To uphold and protect it, and to respect its diversity and its political, social and cultural missions, is the mandate of all governments.
2. Censorship is impermissible. Independent journalism in all media is free of persecution and repression, without a guarantee of political or regulatory interference by government. Press and online media shall not be subject to state licensing.

European Parliament Resolution of 3 May 2018

1. Calls on the Member States to take appropriate measures, including ensuring adequate public funding, to safeguard and promote a pluralist, independent and free media landscape in the service of democratic society, including the independence and sustainability of public service media and community media and grassroots media, which are crucial elements of a favorable environment for guaranteeing the fundamental right to freedom of expression and information;

1. European Federation of Journalists (https://europeanjournalists.org): The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) is the largest organization of journalists in Europe, representing over 320.000 journalists across 39 countries. The EFJ was created in 1994 within the framework of the IFJ Constitution to represent the interests and defend social and professional rights of journalists working in all sectors of the media across Europe.

Despite President Trump‘s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, the United States hasn’t completely abandoned the landmark international agreement.

Corrupt and Unlawful Conduct

Member Companies

1. BP plc
2. Chevron
3. CNPC
4. ENI S.P.A.
5. Equinor ASA
6. ExxonMobil Corporation
7. Occidental Petroleum Corporation
8. Petroleo Brasileiro SA
9. Repsol SA
10. Royal Dutch Shell plc
11. Saudi Aramco
12. Total S.A.

ROLE OF GAS

Focus:  Actions that help to improve the climate performance of natural gas across the gas value chain.

CURRENT TRENDS IN GLOBAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Source: Dröge & van Drimmelen, Netherlands

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Diplomacy is changing

1. Fleishman-Hillard, Head Office: Belgium, 28 Lobbyists, Clients: HSBC, S&P Global, Danske Bank, Barclays, Apple, General Electric, Nike, Audi, Bayer, EDF.
2. FTI Consulting, Head Office: USA, 48 Lobbyists, Clients: Bosch, Siemens, Xerox, Amazon, Merck Group, Bayer, Halliburton, Heineken, Red Bull, Netflix.
3. Burson-Marsteller, Head Office: Belgium, 28 Lobbyists, Clients: Spotify, Microsoft, MSD Europe Inc., ExxonMobil, Petroleum & Chemical BVBA, 3M.

1. Ageing population: Ageing populations in developed and developing countries driven by declining fertility and decrease of middle-and old-age mortality.
2. Changing landscape of international governance: Changing landscape of global or regional institutions (e.g. UN, IMF, NATO, WTO etc.) agreements or networks.
3. Changing climate: Change of climate, which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity, that alters the composition of the global atmosphere, in addition to natural climate variability.

Source : WEF

Definition

A global risk is defined as an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs can cause a significant negative impact for several countries or industries within the next 10 years.

Economic