B&K Newsletter: The European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme
In today’s edition, we go digital by analysing a new EU’s piece of legislation and a crucial digital initiative by the United Nations. Enjoy! The European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme Last week, the European Commission marked a significant milestone by adopting the inaugural European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme, aligning it with pertinent European legislation. This ground-breaking system […]
The week of the “geopolitical EU”
This is an intense week for the “geopolitical EU”. In today’s edition, we guide you through it. Enjoy! The Italy – Africa Summit A few years late, Italy finally followed the example of France, China, Russia, Turkey and the United States by organising a summit with African countries that went beyond ministerial meetings. In Rome, during […]
B&K Newsletter: Reviving the European Union
In today’s edition, we give you a compass to navigate two key reports that can potentially shape the EU’s future. Enjoy! Reviving the European Union 2023 marked the 30th anniversary since the establishment of the Single Market developed under the impulse of then Commission President Jacques Delors – an occasion to retrace the achievements and […]
B&K Newsletter: Sailing through rough waters
In today’s edition, we analyse the situation in the Suez and Panama Canals and the impact on global trade. Enjoy! Sailing through rough waters The problems co-occurring in the Suez Canal, through which some 12 per cent of world trade passes, and in the Panama Canal, where between 3 and 5 per cent of commercial […]
Elections specials: What’s next after Taiwan’s elections. “Prudence” is the keyword
In today’s special edition, we analyse the outcome of Taiwan’s elections and try to predict what will change – and what will not. Enjoy! What’s next after Taiwan’s elections: “Prudence” is the keyword Taiwan’s Vice President, William Lai, has led the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to a historic third term in power, the first time […]
B&K Newsletter: The year ahead of us
In today’s edition, we try to shed light on what to expect from 2024. Buckle up. 2024 is going to be intense. Enjoy the ride! The year ahead of us Elections in Europe Not since the ancient Greeks established a form of democracy in the 6th century BC will so many people on earth cast […]
B&K Newsletter. A message of hope for 2024
Dear readers, As we are nearing to 2024, I would like to take this opportunity today to reflect on the year that has been, for many of us, one of the still turbulent ones. From the growing presence of the war to the rising of new geopolitical powers, energy crisis, Europe’s future in questions and […]
B&K Newsletter: The Belgian Presidency, explained
In today’s edition, we first dive into the open challenges for the next Belgian Presidency and then analyse key points of the Belgian Presidency Programme. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! The Belgian Presidency, explained From 1 January to 30 June 2024, Belgium will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. As President of […]
B&K Newsletter: What to expect (and what not) from the last European Council of the year
In today’s edition, we give you our perspective on the most uncertain European Council of the year. Enjoy! What to expect (and what not) from the last European Council of the year Has the European Union reached the limit of its (once) unconditional support for Ukraine? The heads of state and government are expected to […]
B&K Newsletter: EIB Drama is still unfolding
In this week’s newsletter, we cover the European Investment Bank’s run for the presidency nomination, and we analyse the political implications of the COP28 for the European Union. Enjoy! EIB Drama is still unfolding Nadia Calviño’s candidacy for the European Investment Bank’s leader position has advanced further following a recent endorsement from Belgian Finance Minister […]