B&K Newsletter. David Cameron is back to work: a comeback better than the setback?
In today’s edition, we analyse David Cameron’s unexpected comeback to British politics and the world stage. Enjoy! David Cameron is back to work: a comeback better than the setback? It was minutes before 9 a.m. on 13 November when a black car pulled up in Downing Street, and David Cameron popped out, trotting up the […]
B&K Newsletter. The Enlargement Week: Challenges ahead for the EU leadership
In today’s edition, we analyse some crucial challenges the EU leadership needs to face when measuring its ambitions with the enlargement project. Enjoy! The Enlargement Week: Challenges ahead for the EU leadership Yesterday, the European Commission published its report on the enlargement package on the progress Ukraine and the other states holding the candidate status […]
B&K Newsletter. Rutte for NATO: how the longest-serving Dutch PM would shape the Atlantic Alliance
In today’s edition, we sketch how NATO would look if Mark Rutte succeeded in his bid to become the next Secretary-General of the Atlantic Alliance. Enjoy! Rutte for NATO: how the longest-serving Dutch PM would shape the Atlantic Alliance For the first time, the outgoing Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, publicly announced his […]
B&K Newsletter: The Global Gateway Forum. The European Union strategic challenge
In today’s edition, we look at the Global Gateway Forum. An event taking place in Brussels that the European Council may shadow but that nonetheless can be crucial for the EU’s global ambitions. Enjoy! The Global Gateway Forum: the European Union strategic challenge Sixteen leaders from developing countries gathered in Brussels yesterday and today for […]
B&K Newsletter: Donald Tusk’s Job Is Yet To Be Done
In today’s edition, we analyse the final results of the Polish general elections and navigate the main challenges that Donald Tusk will face in the forthcoming months. Enjoy! Donald Tusk’s Job Is Yet To Be Done Opposition parties won Poland’s parliamentary election that took place on Sunday, ending the eight-year reign of Jarosław Kaczyński’s Law […]
Elections specials: The Grand Duchy of Uncertainty
In today’s special edition, we look back at the round of elections in Luxembourg and the German states of Bavaria and Hesse. Finally, we analyse the political landscape in Poland on the eve of a crucial election for the country and the European Union. Enjoy! The Grand Duchy of Uncertainty On Monday, Luxembourg woke up […]
B&K Newsletter: Europe’s Response to Middle East Turmoil. A Call for Strategic Reinvention
In today’s edition, we analyse current events in the Middle East through the lens of the European Union’s response. This allows us to explore the possible consequences of a broader regional conflict for the Continent and reflect on the EU’s posture on foreign affairs. Europe’s Response to Middle East Turmoil: A Call for Strategic Reinvention […]
B&K Newsletter: Too loud, this time out
In today’s edition, we look at the première of the new episode of (real-life) House of Cards. Grab your popcorn and enjoy! Too loud, this time out The United States of America is known to be the land of great Hollywood productions. Still, to date, your storyteller needed to be made aware that Hollywood is […]
Elections specials: You know it’s thriller, (Socialist) thriller night
In today’s special edition, we offer you an analysis of the outcome of the Slovakian general elections and what changes (or not) for the European Union. Enjoy! You know it’s thriller, (Socialist) thriller night They say, “Sometimes they come back.” Well, get ready for the comeback of a lifetime. Robert Fico, the Viktor Orbán of […]
B&K Newsletter: So close, no matter how far
In today’s edition, we will look at two countries fast approaching general elections, whose outcome can potentially turn the table in the EU’s plans. So close, no matter how far On 30 September, parliamentary elections will be held in Slovakia, but what will be decided at the polls, especially how the result will be achieved, […]