02.07.2008

Hans Bellstedt launches new PA firm combining consultancy services with a platform for open debate ­ Strategic partnership with EU.select in Brussels

Having finished a six-month creative break, Hans Bellstedt is returning to the Public Affairs scene by launching hbpa, his own consultancy firm. Commenting on his new venture in the heart of Berlin's government quarter, Bellstedt explained the firm's focus: "We support businesses, associations and institutions in their positioning vis-à-vis the political and public spheres. The room for manoeuvre and opportunities for growth in business are increasingly determined by the political framework conditions set on national and EU levels. We observe political decision-making processes, develop lobbying strategies and bring our clients together with decision-makers in government, parliament and the media."


Strategic partners in Brussels

To ensure clients are well represented on the EU level, hbpa strategically cooperates with the Brussels public affairs consultancy EU.select, founded in 2001 by Werner P. Bohrer. EU.select has specialised in building a bridge between European business and its federations on the one hand and the EU institutions on the other. The EU.select team offers solid expertise in industrial sectors such as chemicals, energy, health care and food, all of which are heavily regulated by the EU authorities.


The House of Public Affairs ­ A Political

Discussion Platform
In addition to its consultancy services, hbpa has also launched The House of Public Affairs as an open platform for political debate. At regular intervals, www.hbpa.eu/en/debates will be hosting pertinent commentaries on current political topics. Tobias Duerr, Editor-in-Chief of the Berliner Republik political magazine, has submitted the initial open editorial thoroughly analysing the current situation of the German Social Democratic party (SPD). Andreas Falke, Professor at the Economics and Social Sciences Department of Erlangen-Nuremberg University, urges German politicians to take a more active stance in international trade policy. Later in 2008, in addition to the online forum, The House of Public Affairs will be inviting participants to Round Tables and discussion events in Berlin-Mitte and Brussels.


Dr. Hans Bellstedt
Managing Partner
hbpa ­ Hans Bellstedt Public Affairs
Einstein Palais • Friedrichstr. 171 • 10117 Berlin
tel +49 30 88 62 92 09 • fax +49 30 88 71 50 83 • mobil +49 172 29 31 403
hb@hbpa.eu • www.hbpa.eu


http://www.hbpa.eu