Overview
Since 20 September 2021 self-declared 'non-commercial organisations' are no longer required to provide a lobby budget. See above timeline for this registrant's historical lobby budget.
Lobbying Costs
None declared
Financial year: Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
2 Fte (2)
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
0
High-level Commission meetings
0
Lobbying Costs over the years
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Info
Raúl Alberto Sousa (APLO)
EU Transparency Register
262070522109-85 First registered on 04 Jun 2016
Goals / Remit
The APLO is the professional representative body for Portuguese optometrists and a public utility entity, declared by the government of Portugal.
The Association of Licensed Professional Optometrists (APLO) founded on 19 February 1998 as a response to the need of creating an independent organization that promotes and ensures the access to eyecare, ophthalmic medical devices and assistive technology and provides a safeguard of excellence in Optometric care. The mission of the association is to promote primary eye care in a world where no one suffers from visual avoidable visual impairment and blindness. Through its internal regulations, statutes, Code of Ethics, and conduct, it regulates the profession among its members.
We are collaborating with national authorities to establish a legal framework for the profession in Portugal, defining the qualifications, skills, and legal requirements for the optometric profession.Main EU files targeted
Public consultation on the regulation of professions. Health devices, services, and regulation initiatives. Primary health care.
Address
Head Office
Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa 1551
Porto 4150360
PORTUGALEU Office
Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa 1551
Porto 4150360
PORTUGALWebsite
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People
Total lobbyists declared
2
Employment time Lobbyists 100% 2 Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
2
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
No lobbyists with EP accreditations
Complementary Information
None declared
Person in charge of EU relations
Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR
Person with legal responsibility
Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR
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Categories
Category
Trade unions and professional associations
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Networking
Affiliation
Internacional Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
European Council of Optometry & Optics
World Council of Optometry
European Academy of Optometry & OpticsMember organisations
None declared
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Financial Data
Interests represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Closed financial year
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
Lobbying costs for closed financial year
Since 20 September 2021 self-declared 'non-commercial organisations' are no longer required to provide a lobby budget. See above timeline for this registrant's historical lobby budget.
Total organisational budget in closed year
140,000€
Major funding types in closed year
Member's contributions
Major contributions in closed year
None declared
Other financial info
None declared
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EU Structures
Groups (European Commission)
None declared
Groups (European Parliament)
N/A
Communication activities
None declared
Other activities
None declared
Meetings
Meetings
None declared