# Event Details - **Event Name**: BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how Belgium's proportional electoral system shapes policy-making and creates opportunities for effective advocacy and lobbying.About this EventBy Stefaan Fiers, Assoc. Prof. Comparative Politics & Public Affairs KU LeuvenAbout the seminarThis seminar is intended for junior and mid-experienced public affairs officials, and anyone who would like to understand policy-making in Belgium. The seminar will be taught in English.Stefaan Fiers is Head of the Research Unit “Voting & Democracy” and part-time Professor in Comparative Politics and Public Affairs at KULeuven.In this seminar, he will elaborate on the proportional electoral system and its consequences for policy making in Belgium. Proportional representation not only has an impact on the number of parties in parliament, the formation of the government and the voting behavior of the elected MPs in parliament. It also defines the opportunities for advocacy and lobbying. Thanks to blended learning, with a mix of theory and practical use cases, participants will gain both fundamental and practical insights on how the system works, and how they can successfully increase their access entries for lobby activities.The location can be reached by: Public transport: The Faculty is located at a 15 minute walk from the railway station.By car: Please inform info@bepact.be 3 days before the event to reserve a parking spot (Parking Herman Servotte, Parkstraat 45, 3000 Leuven).NOTE: Participation is limited to 20 attendees to ensure an interactive learning experience, and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leuven/bepact-training-proportional-representation-and-opportunities-for-lobbying/100001991076899605 - **Event Categories**: workshops, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Faculty of Social Sciences - KU Leuven - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Leuven - **state**: BU - **country**: Belgium - **location**: Faculty of Social Sciences - KU Leuven - **lat**: 50.8738338 - **long**: 4.7034418 - **full address**: Faculty of Social Sciences - KU Leuven, 45 Parkstraat, Leuven, Belgium ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/17579f5b973d2d8331673e1283d0fe4bdc932c0aec578b896d1e98ab30e9d196-rimg-w1200-h675-dc284553-gmir.jpg?v=1781063023 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying being held? - **A:** BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Faculty of Social Sciences - KU Leuven, 45 Parkstraat, Leuven, Belgium. - **Q**: Who is organizing BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying? - **A:** BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying is organized by Bepact. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BEPACT Training: Proportional representation and opportunities for lobbying is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leuven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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