Carmen Bell

American working in the Brussels bubble. Ex-litigation lawyer turned Euro policy wonk. Yoga junkie, wannabe runner, all views my own.

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

The German party that once called the EU "a failed project" makes historical gains in West Germany's recent state elections. Curious to understand these dynamics and what they mean for Germany's political future? Check out the below by one of our German experts Helge Pieper!

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Will the election in two of Germany's sixteen states have an impact on national politics? And how will the federal government coalition react to their defeat in the polls?

Read Portland’s analysis from Helge Pieper here: https://t.co/RrnR1q9uZr

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Happy to host another great discussion with @BritChamBxl on the similarities + differences b/w the UK DMCC and EU DMA. Firms will need to decide how to best shape their businesses in a world where the DMA may not have the same "Brussels effect" as the GDPR. To be continued…

[British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium @BritChamBxl]

🤝 Exciting update! We recently hosted a special meeting with the UK Mission to the EU (@UKMisBrussels), Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (@SciTechgovuk), and Department for Business and Trade (@biztradegovuk). 🇬🇧

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

A great day for a great team. Proud to work alongside these smart and enthusiastic colleagues, but also to be able to have fun with them and laugh at ourselves as we put aside daily stresses for a bit of team building. Can't wait to do it again!

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Last week our Portland Brussels office took a break from EU affairs for something a little different – cooking! Great team building followed by a great meal. #LifeAtPortland

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Super collaboration by our Portland Brussels colleagues on yesterday's EU State of the Union speech by Ursula von der Leyen. Take a peek for some quick observations on the topics she approached and what they may mean for the next term. #PortlandPA #SOTEU

[Portland @PortlandComms]

At yesterday's State of the European Union, President von der Leyen set out key priorities in the run-up to next year's elections. We got a group of our policy experts in Brussels to provide insights into what this means for key sectors: https://t.co/HEyxkeaw3x

#SOTEU

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

The fantastically whimsical drama that is Dutch politics. A great take by @patrick_birken and @nielsguchelaar on the fall of the Dutch govt, PM Rutte’s departure from politics after 4 terms and what this means for the Dutch / EU political landscape #PortlandEurope @PortlandComms

[Portland @PortlandComms]

A turbulent week in Dutch politics. After his government fell, long serving Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced his departure from politics. Patrick Birken and Niels Guchelaar from the Brussels office explain what this means for Dutch and EU politics: https://t.co/tXfv3REBFm

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

A great read on the upcoming EU Spanish Presidency written by our very own @SaraEpifanio here at Portland’s Brussels office

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Ahead of the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council, @SaraEpifanio writes our latest blog regarding Madrid’s ambitious Presidency programme and its challenges at a crucial time for both Spanish and European politics.

Read the full blog here: https://t.co/qIlx2jDzXy

#EU2023ES

[Portland @PortlandComms]

@carmhbell @ShareAction We are thrilled that Portland's @carmhbell has also been named in the #BestinBrussels consultants list.

See the full list here: https://t.co/CgQ0h283qA

#publicaffairs

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Loved being part of this initiative. Looking forward to holding more discussions ahead of the 2024 European Elections!

[Portland @PortlandComms]

📣Earlier this week, Brussels Senior Partner @carmhbell shared her insights on successful advocacy in sustainable finance policy for the European Responsible Investors Network!

Thank you to @ShareAction for this meaningful discussion.

https://t.co/aebTR5J81k

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

ICYMI - check out the latest tensions and promises for collaboration at last week’s EU-US Trade & Technology Council, as summed up by our Portland Brussels consultant Jorge Coelho de Jesus

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Following last week’s EU-US #TTC, Portland Consultant Jorge Coelho de Jesus looks at how the transatlantic alliance is moving to get ahead in the global technological race, particularly in the face of an increasingly assertive and global China.

Read here: https://t.co/F641aTRtEb

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

A great blog by our colleague Niels Guchelaar, which explores the European Commission's recently published pharmaceuticals package. The package, especially revision of the EU Pharma Reg, will be at the forefront of MEPs' European health platforms - contact us to learn more.

[Portland @PortlandComms]

After several delays, the European Commission has finally published its long-awaited proposal for a pharmaceutical package.

Executive in our Brussels office, Niels Guchelaar outlines what to expect as the legislation reform enters endgame: https://t.co/vNmKFkveaT

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Thrilled to have hosted this in the Stanhope Hotel Brussels with Portland Senior Advisor Gérard Araud, where we reflected not only about Europe's positioning in the world but that of the US as well. A very insightful conversation with a diverse crowd that I'd love to do again!

[Portland @PortlandComms]

We hosted an insightful discussion last night between Portland Senior Advisor @GerardAraud and representatives of some of the world’s biggest businesses.

Amb. Araud shared his unique expertise on the current geopolitical dynamics and how businesses can navigate the new world.

[Joyce Alene @JoyceWhiteVance]

1/ What Tennessee did yesterday isn't just reprehensible. It also violates well-established law. In December of 1966, the United States Court unanimously decided a case called Bond v. Floyd. Julian Bond was a Black man, elected to the Georgia legislature.

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Proud to be one of the many great women leading the way at Portland in Europe! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Happy International Women’s Day!

At Portland we are proud to have a business made up of fantastic women.

This IWD, we spoke to women across our offices to find out more about what #IWD2023 means to them.

#EmbraceEquity

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Proud to be one of the many great women leading the way at Portland in Europe! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Happy International Women's Day to all!

#IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Check out some @PortlandComms insights on the Windsor Agreement presented earlier this week - from our offices on both sides of the Channel. #Brexit #WindsorFramework @Portland_Europe

[Sara Epifânio 🇪🇺 @SaraEpifanio]

@PortlandComms Thanks for sharing! Very insightful.

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

@rishi175 Go Rishi!!!

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

@TzvetaD Haha, well the policy wonk can always “transform”, a bit more challenging the other way around 😉

[Portland Europe @Portland_Europe]

We are thrilled to welcome Senior Partners
@carmhbell and @SH_pub_affairs to @PortlandComms to bolster our European offer and leadership team.

It is great to have you both on board!

Full press release: https://t.co/1i4OAxx5QS

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

Some personal news... Honoured that @PortlandComms has placed its trust in me to help shape a new direction for its Europe offer. I look forward to contributing to its vision for meeting the increasingly global needs of today's innovative and forward-thinking businesses.

[Portland @PortlandComms]

We are thrilled to welcome Senior Partners @carmhbell
and @SH_pub_affairs to Portland to bolster our European offer and leadership team.

It is great to have you both on board!

Full press release: https://t.co/e3hjVwjuyS

[Carmen Bell @carmhbell]

“There is a lot of power in the DMA, and with great power comes great responsibility” - European Commission’s Thomas Kramler quotes Spider-Man in his concluding remark at tonight’s ⁦@appfairness⁩ #DMAEvent