1. Setting up meetings and supporting Commissioners during meetings with:

 

- government, parliament, political parties, social partners

 

- civil society, general public and/or stakeholders

 

 

2. Increasing the visibility and media coverage of Commissioners’ visits:

 

- interviews and press conferences

 

- media monitoring of visits

 

 

3. Providing relevant contributions to Commissioners’ mission files:

 

- Advice on formulating programmes for missions

 

- Background information on Commissioners’ interlocutors (relevant briefings)

 

- Country-specific knowledge, analysis and advice

 

 

 

4. Logistical needs:

 

• Protocol:

- confirm arrangements for arrival / transit / departure

- confirm any fees which Commissioners and delegations will have to pay

- inform relevant national authorities and EU agencies about visits

 

• Security:

- check whether national authorities require/offer extra protection

– guards, motorcades, etc

 

• Transport

- car for Commissioner:

 

• Missions with official agenda of travel submitted well beforehand: Representation car and driver under special provisions28. In all other cases: car to be rented, with/without chauffeur. These costs are charged to the Commissioner's mission allocation.

 

Representation to assist at arrival/departure/transit at the airport/rail station. 

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