What is the Policy Map?

A clear picture of the policy conversations shaping Brussels today.

The EU Policy Map is a research-driven snapshot of how policy conversations move across EU institutions. Built from anonymised survey responses gathered through the 2025 EU Institutional Engagement Study, it reflects institutional, national, and external perspectives

The Policy Map shows:

  • Brussels Agenda: What the Commission is prioritising across DGs and portfolios
  • National Signals: The policy issues making headlines in Member State
  • Political Group Lens: What your political group is communicating
  • External Voice: What industry and NGOs are engaging on

The Policy Map reflects input from staff and officials in the European Commission, Parliament, Council, and Member State representations—as well as professionals working in public affairs and civil society.

The EU Policy Map is a research-driven snapshot of how policy conversations move across EU institutions. Built from anonymised survey responses gathered through the 2025 EU Institutional Engagement Study, it reflects institutional, national, and external perspectives

The Policy Map shows:

  • Brussels Agenda: What the Commission is prioritising across DGs and portfolios
  • National Signals: The policy issues making headlines in Member State
  • Political Group Lens: What your political group is communicating
  • External Voice: What industry and NGOs are engaging on

The Policy Map reflects input from staff and officials in the European Commission, Parliament, Council, and Member State representations—as well as professionals working in public affairs and civil society.

Start below by comparing Brussels vs. your Member State.

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The EU Policy Map is produced by Penta Insiders, the independent research division of Penta. All responses are confidential, GDPR-compliant, and reported in aggregate only.

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You’ve seen how Washington’s priorities compare with conversations in your state. But that’s only part of the picture. The Policy Map also shows how your office’s communications and advocacy voices fit into the landscape. To complete the view, we invite you to take part in a short, 30-minute research interview — an opportunity to share the story behind the numbers.

The EU Policy Map is a free product, produced by Penta Insiders, the independent research division of Penta. All responses are confidential, GDPR-compliant, and reported in aggregate only.

See how your office fits into The Policy Map

You’ve seen how Brussels’ priorities compare with conversations in your state. But that’s only part of the picture. The Policy Map also shows how your office’s communications and advocacy voices fit into the landscape. To complete the view, we invite you to take part in a short, 30-minute research interview — an opportunity to share the story behind the numbers.

Participation is voluntary, uncompensated, and part of a standardized research design. Findings are reported only in aggregate and are identical across all participants.