For public affairs teams with intensive Brussels schedules — multiple meetings across the EU Quarter, embassies, and stakeholder offices — FFGR Belgium's on-call chauffeur service is the operational backbone.
Public affairs and government relations teams working in Brussels operate in a distinctly demanding environment: multiple meetings per day at geographically dispersed locations (the Berlaymont for Commission, the Lex building for Parliament committee rooms, COREPER at the Council building, embassy residences in the Etterbeek and Ixelles communes, trade association offices across the city), with tight scheduling and the professional appearance requirements of institutional engagement.
FFGR Belgium's public affairs transport model: FFGR Belgium serves public affairs teams from multinational companies, international trade associations, NGOs with Brussels offices, law firms with EU practice groups, and consultancies specialising in EU regulatory advocacy. The service is structured around a dedicated on-call chauffeur who remains with the team for the duration of the Brussels programme.
Typical Brussels lobbying day: 08:30 hotel pickup, 09:00 Berlaymont meeting (Commission DG internal market), 11:00 European Parliament committee room (Altiero Spinelli Building), 13:00 working lunch (L'Espace Senghor or Le Pain Quotidien near the Schuman roundabout), 15:00 Permanent Representation meeting (national embassy), 17:30 hotel return, 20:00 dinner at stakeholder restaurant.
The chauffeur's role: between meetings, FFGR Belgium's chauffeur remains in contact by WhatsApp, repositioning for the next pickup. The vehicle serves as a mobile office between meetings — the Maybach S680's rear compartment, with its fold-out tables and connectivity, allows the team to review briefing documents and debrief between appointments.
Public affairs week rates: Maybach S680 (dedicated, full day, 5 days): from €5,800. S-Class (dedicated, full day, 5 days): from €3,800. Per-day options also available: Maybach from €1,250, S-Class from €850.