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Europe Hub

Blue Star Strategies, LLC operates across Europe and is based in Washington, DC.

 

Blue Star Strategies, SAS operates in Paris and Brussels and is part of the Blue Star Strategies, LLC global network.

“Empowering Europe’s future through informed public affairs”

Continental Europe

 

Based in Washington, D.C. Blue Star Strategies, LLC operates across Europe, delivering expert government relations and public affairs services to a diverse clientele. Our expertise spans the private sector, multilaterals, and international institutions (UN, OECD, OSCE, NATO, EBRD), professional and industry organizations, as well as unions and trade associations. We navigate and assist clients through complex political and regulatory landscapes across the continent. Blue Star Strategies, LLC serves as the primary gateway for U.S. companies expanding to the European continent as well as international companies and institutions that need support within Europe.

The European Union and France

 

Based in Paris and Brussels, Blue Star Strategies, SAS has extensive experience in assisting clients with defining and executing game-changing strategies to advance their interests in the public discourse, both at the national level in France and the EU institutions. Working in collaboration with a select group of highly regarded experts, including public relations firms, press agencies, economic intelligence firms, economists, and law firms, we excel in building and coordinating the best teams to ensure our clients’ success. Blue Star Strategies, SAS is registered in the Transparency Register of the European Union, in the directory of interest representatives of the HATVP (High Authority for the Transparency of Public Life) and is a member of the AFCL (Association Française des Conseils en Lobbying).

 

Regional Services

Public Affairs Strategy Design

Crafting comprehensive plans for organizations to effectively engage with and influence public opinion, government policies, and regulatory decisions to achieve our clients’ objectives.

Public Affairs Due Diligence and Intelligence

Conducting thorough research and analysis to assess political, regulatory, and public opinion factors that may impact our clients’ operations.

Reputational Management

Craft strategies to preserve, enhance, or repair a client's public image and perception among stakeholders and the broader public.

Policy Analysis and Monitoring

Continuous tracking and analysis of legislative and regulatory developments to keep clients informed about relevant changes and their potential impact on their business or industry.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, NGOs, and policymakers to advance client objectives.

Market Entry and Expansion

Advise companies on entering or expanding within European markets, including navigating legal and regulatory requirements.

Regional Leadership

Europe Hub Contact

Office Addresses:

13, rue de Téhéran 75008 Paris, France

Rue du Commerce 31, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

888 17th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC, USA 20006

Phone Numbers:

+ 33 1 82 83 39 89

+1 202 833 1281

Insights

December 2023

European Economic Update – Beyond the Pause: How the EU Is Already Redefining Its Trade Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 9, 2025, of a temporary suspension of tariffs on European goods did not […]

December 2023

EU Political Update: EU Faces the Simplification Dilemma; Sustainability Under Pressure

Is the European Union dismantling the sustainability framework it has worked so hard to build? Between 2019 and 2024, the […]

December 2023

EU Political Update: Poland takes over EU Council Presidency

Since January 1, 2025, Poland has held the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, succeeding Hungary until […]

December 2023

EU Elections Update: Von der Leyen’s Reelection Sparks New Dynamics in European Parliament

This update follows on from our earlier piece about the European elections as of June 2024. The recent European elections […]

December 2023

Election Update: Poland Parliamentary Elections

On October 15, Poland held parliamentary elections that stunned officials with a 73% voter turnout, the highest since the fall of communism in 1989.

December 2023

Election Update: Slovakia Parliamentary Elections

On September 30, Slovakia held parliamentary elections to elect its fifth prime minister in four years after a series of weak coalition governments.

December 2023

EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The EU’s planned due diligence rules remain a divisive issue, especially in business circles.

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December 2023

EU Update: A Reshuffled European Commission for Ursula Von der Leyen’s Last Year

Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission has entered its final year of the current legislative term with a slightly reshuffled team.

December 2023

Moving Beyond Crisis: Creating a More Prosperous and Resilient Europe

Hosted in Slovakia’s Tatra mountains, the forum serves as a key convener for EU policymakers to discuss global issues facing the region and the future of the European Union and of Transatlanticism.

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December 2023

Political Climate in France after Pension Reform

On April 14, the French Constitutional Council approved the key provisions of the controversial pension reform law.

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December 2023

Election Updates: Belarus & Russia

Belarus Overview: Parliamentary elections were conducted in Belarus on February 24, 2024, marking the first such event in the country […]

December 2023

Sweden’s Third EU Presidency – An Interview with Björn Arvidsson, Head of Trade and Economic Affairs at the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Interview with Björn Arvidsson on the Swedish government’s perspectives on some of the topics related to Sweden’s EU presidency.

December 2023

2024 EU Elections Update: New Dynamics in the European Parliament, Balancing Tradition and Change

From June 6 to 9, 2024, 359 million voters across Europe’s 27 member states voted to elect the 720 Members […]

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December 2023

75 Years of NATO: Strengthening Global Security Through Unity and Cooperation

This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of NATO, the most successful military alliance in history. NATO’s inception […]

December 2023

Choose France Summit 2025

Launched in 2018 by President Emmanuel Macron, the Choose France Summit was conceived as a bold initiative to promote France’s […]

December 2023

Competitiveness & Defense: The European Commission’s 2025 Cornerstones

Introduction While European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently rounded out the first 100 days of her second term […]

December 2023

Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU: A Geopolitical Agenda in Focus

As of 1 July 2025, Denmark holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, under the inspiring […]

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December 2023

Election Update: Slovakia

Overview On April 6, 2024, Slovakia conducted the second round of its presidential elections. Although the Slovak president’s role is […]

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