Continuous flows, shifting texts, endless debates. In Brussels, political information is overflowing. With Prismos, two entrepreneurs aim to make this data legible and, finally, actionable for businesses.
In Brussels, political information is not lacking; it is overwhelming. Parliamentary debates stretching for hours, a non-stop stream of documents, and interlocking layers of power (European, federal, and regional). Everything is there, accessible and recorded. Yet, for businesses, following this flux can be time-consuming, if not utterly discouraging.
Between what is said in a committee meeting at 10 PM and what reaches the media a few days later, a portion of the reality has already vanished. This is precisely where Prismos comes in. As a policy intelligence platform, it captures debates, agendas, and public documents to make them exploitable, a process that, until now, was often a matter of painstaking manual labor.
A mountain of data hard to tame
Prismos was born from direct contact with European institutions. While on a mission at the Commission, co-founder Pepijn Mores observed, “The data is public, but it remains very difficult to use.” The problem isn’t a lack of information; quite the opposite. Reports, transcripts, technical documents: information accumulates, but it remains fragmented, poorly structured, and, above all, time-intensive. For those who must track these developments, the challenge is no longer access, but the capacity to filter.
Alongside Christophe Geudens, coming from the academic world, the idea gradually took shape: using data processing technologies to transform this mass into a professional tool. The goal is not to summarize politics, but to allow users to navigate it faster and extract what truly matters.
From political noise to useful signals
Concretely, Prismos operates in three stages: it captures raw material (speeches, texts, exchanges), structures it, and then sorts it. "We work with teams to understand their exact priorities," explains the co-founder. From there, the information is filtered, prioritized, and delivered. For example, a company active in the energy sector will not track the same signals as a player in construction or services.
While generalist tools offer ad-hoc searches, Prismos adopts a proactive approach. Users no longer go searching for information; it comes to them, fully contextualized. "We can identify who said what, on which topic, and why it is relevant."
Another key focus is traceability. Every element links back to its source, with the ability to find the exact moment of a debate. "AI helps identify key elements, but fact-checking remains essential. We always provide access to the source." It’s a way of working with the current limits of artificial intelligence without ignoring them.
Brussels: a playground of complexity
If Prismos resonates particularly well in Brussels, it’s because the terrain demands it. The capital boasts a rare regulatory density, but also a complexity that discourages many. “It’s a ‘Regulation Hub’ that impacts well beyond its borders,” notes Pepijn Mores. With multiple decision-making levels, linguistic diversity, and continuous production, following the action requires resources that not all companies can afford.
Uses vary. Large organizations see it as a way to accelerate existing workflows, while mid-sized companies find a level of access they previously lacked. “The idea is to be able to monitor risks and opportunities without needing to mobilize an entire team.”
The tool also adapts to the Brussels reality: access to source languages, translation options, and multi-level reading. It doesn’t smooth over the complexity, but it makes it manageable.
Between AI’s promise and its limits
AI does not claim to predict political decisions; however, it is already being used to transcribe debates, identify speakers, and structure discussions. "With Prismos, we can already identify trends, seeing if a subject is being approached positively or negatively, but we aren't doing predictions yet." This is a deliberate caution in a field where a portion of discussions, by nature, happens outside the public sphere.
Nonetheless, the tool is part of a broader dynamic: a Europe seeking to strengthen its technological autonomy while remaining linked to major international players. "There is a real wealth of early-stage startups here. The challenge is allowing them to grow within Europe."
In this landscape, Prismos is carving its path with a measured ambition: to facilitate the dialogue between the political and economic worlds. "The goal is to bring these two universes closer together." In Brussels, where complexity is the norm, it’s a compelling proposition.
Beci is already using the Prismos tool! This detailed analysis of political discourse will soon be available directly on our website, allowing our members to closely follow the issues that matter to them. Coming soon to our website!"
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