Politikkongress 2005 (Political Congress 2005)
November 30, 2005 • Berlin, Germany

Only one week after the official election of the new German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel, the German magazine specialized in political communication “Politik und Kommunikation” organizes the “Politikkongress 2005” (Political Congress 2005) in Berlin. Over 90 well-known speakers like Gary Kasparov, Stanley Greenberg, Jaques Séguéla or Uwe-Karsten Heye are going to debate on four different program issues: • Economy & corporations • Parties & parliamentary groups • Government & administration • Values & responsibility
EAPC Members get a special discount on conference fees. Take advantage off it!
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Portugal calls for Presidential Elections

Portuguese President, Jorge Sampaio, calls for Presidential elections on January 22, 2006. In case a second round is neccesary, the dates are fixed for February 22, 2006.
So far the following candidates have been announced: Aníbal Cavaco Silva (PSD), Mário Soares (PS), Manuel Alegre (Independent), Jerónimo de Sousa (PCP) and Francisco Louçã (BE)
According to the last polls, the main question is if Mr. Cavaco Silva will obtain the absolute majority in the first round or if a second round will be necessary , since he is clear ahead by all polls.
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Election Time as Christmas Gift
The European Yearbook of Political Campaigning

Time flies by and the New Year is only a step away. And the burning question is: What should I give my colleagues, clients, partners and political friends to welcome the New Year? We have the answer: Election Time! No other reader will express your gratitude towards friends better than the yearbooks about political campaigns in Europe, published by the EAPC. Ever since 2004 Europe’s leading political consultants have analyzed campaigns through elections and referenda in individual countries. Their contributions, illustrated by an abundance of statistical data and documentation of campaigning media, are presented annually to the broad public in a book format.
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