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Club of Venice
Founded in 1986, the Club of Venice is an informal network of senior government communication professionals from across the EU. It promotes collaboration, shares best practices, and supports members in strengthening public communication throughout Europe.Why Venice?
Venice is the Club’s home and symbol. For centuries it has been a neutral place of dialogue, making it the ideal setting for our annual plenary meetings.Membership
Our members are senior communication professionals from EU governments and institutions. They share knowledge, best practice, and support each other’s work.Discussion topics
Our meetings explore key issues in public communication. Members discuss citizen engagement, crisis response, digital media, training, and sharing best practice across Europe.Promoting effective government communication across Europe
The Club of Venice is an informal network of senior government communication professionals from EU Member States, Candidate States, and European institutions.Since 1986, the Club has provided a space to share experience, debate challenges, and support each other in building professional standards for public communication.Through plenary meetings, workshops, and joint projects, members strengthen their expertise and develop new approaches to engage citizens and support democracy.Events
We organise plenary meetings and workshops across Europe. These events give members a chance to exchange ideas, share good practice, and discuss key communication challenges.Publications
We publish Convergences magazine and special editions, sharing insights, debates, and resources that strengthen public communication in Europe.Newsletter
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