Beside all the external threats Government Relations/Public Policy Advocacy practitioners may face, a more serious threat is the threat of apathy. The dictionary defines apathy as a state of indifference or the suppression of passion, emotion or excitement also, the lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting. The opposite of apathy is enthusiasm, fervour, concern and passion.

AALEP's view of a community of practice is that of a group of people who share a concern for government relations and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.

Our view of a community of practice is not merely that of a club of friends or a network of connections between people. Our community of practice's identity is defined by a shared interest in government relations. Our Community Membership therefore implies a commitment to the field of government relations and therefore a shared competence.

We purposefully use the term 'Affiliate' rather than 'Join' because 'Affiliate' incorporates the notion of shared identity. Our purpose first and foremost is to advance our profession based on a common vision and shared values.

Become affiliated with AALEP today and receive a well-rounded selection of educational and networking benefits that can enhance your career and make you a more valuable Government Relations Professional. Check out these popular benefits and claim them for yourself:

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On Friday, 7 February 2013, the Croatian Sabor Parliament (Sabor) named Mr. Natko Vlahovic, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Croatia-EU Business Council (CEUBC) and a good friend of AALEP, as one of six external (expert) members to the Sabor European Affairs Committee, chaired by Croatian MP Daniel Mondekar (SDP). The Committee consists of 14 MPs and six external members. Nominated by the CEUBC, Mr.

There are about 3,000 interest groups in Brussels and they employ roughly 16,000 people as follows:

Number of Employees by Main Interest Groups Category

AALEP has decided to make sweeping changes in the way it operates in order to reach a more robust web presence, provide more streamlined communications and a complete transformation of its membership structure- which counter to tradition- eliminates dues for most members.

There are sharp differences in corporate tax rates and incentives in Europe to optimize tax payments and in the process boost profits. The European Union is a single market, which means that companies can incorporate anywhere and sell their goods and sefvices across the continent, but because there is no harmonised tax system, it's a playground for smart accountants and tax specialists who know how to exploit the differences.

AALEP has decided to adopt a Free Membership structure (Freemium), in which a majority of members will pay zero dues. Freemium is the combination of the words 'Free' and 'Premium'. Under this business model, simple and basic services will be offered for free for the user and more advanced or additional features at a premium. We believe this new model better fits with our rapidly changing profession and our target audience of influential government relations professionals.

New Membership Structure

The listing of words here below is not exhaustive but it provides nevertheless a useful indication of the main areas and subjects covered

Words Related to the Public Affairs Practice

The listing of words here below is not exhaustive but it provides nevertheless a useful indication of the main areas and subjects covered

Words Related to the Government Relations/Government Affairs Practice