B&K Newsletter: The day after
The European People’s Party and its Spitzenkandidat Ursula von der Leyen won the European elections. The EPP not only confirms itself as the leading group in the next European Parliament, but with 185 seats, it increases its share of elected representatives. According to the almost final results, the Socialists & Democrats group is expected to […]
B&K Newsletter: What voters want
As Europe dives into four days of European Parliament (EP) elections, the outcome of the vote has never been so critical for shaping and influencing the EU’s policy trajectory over the next five years. With additional seats at stake, there are mounting concerns about which parties will form a majority and whether the centrist grand […]
B&K Newsletter: A green week before the big Elections
Earlier this week, the European Council approved two important legislative acts for Europe’s green future: the Methanol Reduction in the Energy Sector and the Net-Zero Industry Act. These are the final regulatory acts ahead of the European elections and the last big push towards the green deal before everything might turn on a dime in […]
B&K Newsletter: North Macedonia’s Political Crossroads and EU Uncertainty
North Macedonia’s Electoral Shift: In the aftermath of recent elections, North Macedonia finds itself at a pivotal juncture, with political dynamics shifting towards the nationalist VMRO-DPMNE party. This seismic change has implications for domestic governance and the country’s relations with neighboring Bulgaria and Greece. The elections, held on May 8, saw VMRO-DPMNE making significant gains, […]
B&K Newsletter: European Media Freedom Act
In this week’s newsletter, we will dive deep into the European Media Freedom Act, which officially enters into force on March 7th, 2024. European Media Freedom Act: Safeguarding Democracy in the Digital Age In an era where information flows ceaselessly through digital channels, the European Union has taken a significant step forward in protecting the […]
B&K Newsletter: The Spitzenkandidaten system
The Spitzenkandidaten system was introduced in 2014 when the EU held its first vote after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, which clarified how the president of the European Commission was to be appointed. The idea behind the system of Spitzenkandidaten was to dispel the obscurity that traditionally surrounded the selection process […]
B&K Newsletter: This week’s (Last) Plenary Session
In today’s edition, we are reviewing the implications of the crucial votes of the last plenary session of this legislature and offer the latest regarding the EU-China (troubled) relationship. This week’s (Last) Plenary Session This week, Strasbourg hosted the last plenary session of this legislature for the European Parliament. Outgoing MEPs didn’t want to leave […]
B&K Newsletter: Hot midweek elections in Croatia
Apart from the already delightful weather, Croatia will face legislative elections on Wednesday that have the potential to turn from “warm” to “hot” in a blink. Voters will be called to the polls in elections to determine the political future of conservative Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, who has been in office in Zagreb for almost […]
B&K Newsletter: What’s at stake in EU’s decision to investigate China’s energy subsidies
In today’s edition, we analyse the implications of the recent decision of the EU to investigate China’s subsidies to the wind energy sector. When things get rough In a world increasingly shaped by the imperatives of sustainable development and renewable energy, the global wind energy sector is a pivotal arena for economic competition and technological […]
B&K Newsletter: Tech Giants and DMA. Is it possible to get a fine balance?
In today’s edition, we are taking a closer look at the Commission’s investigation into tech giants’ compliance with the Digital Markets Act obligations. Enjoy! A fine balance On 25 March, the European Commission launched a series of investigations into the compliance of tech giants with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These investigations target Alphabet (Google), […]