B&K Agency announces a new department of Geopolitical Intelligence headed by Heath Sloane

Brussels, 1 December 2025 – B&K Agency is pleased to announce that as of 1 December, Heath Sloane joins the B&K Agency team as Director of Geopolitical Intelligence to kickstart geopolitical intelligence practice. In this role, he will be responsible for developing research and analysis on global security dynamics, advising clients on evolving political risks, […]

The Price of Peace: World Leaders Negotiating to End the War in Ukraine

The US proposed plan to end the War in Ukraine generated opposition, especially on the European continent, and it is already a subject to revisions and changes in hopes that the Ukrainian and European officials will accept it. The Price of Peace: World Leaders Negotiating to End the War in Ukraine The geopolitical situation in […]

Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal: The Hardest Challenge for the War-Torn Country

The new corruption scandal is shaking up the Ukrainian government, all while the Brussels is trying to find a way to financially support Kyiv’s defence efforts further. Ukraine’s Corruption Scandal: The Hardest Challenge for the War-Torn Country A significant corruption scandal is shaking Ukraine’s energy sector, which led to a political fallout. The National Anti-Corruption […]

B&K Agency facilitated the policy roundtable on protecting transatlantic innovation at the European Parliament

18 November 2025 / Brussels, Belgium – B&K Agency facilitated the policy roundtable ‘Protecting Transatlantic Innovation’ hosted by the Tholos Foundation and MEP Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP, Czechia) in the European Parliament. The event featured a discussion exploring how a stronger transatlantic partnership can protect digital innovation, enhance the competitiveness of European SMEs and ensure technological […]

The Price of Democracy: The Commission’s Plan to Combat Foreign Influence

The European Commission intends to find a solution to the growing number of hybrid threats with its new European Democracy Shield, while MEPs remain dissatisfied with the new budget proposal. The Price of Democracy: The Commission’s Plan to Combat Foreign Influence As a response to growing geopolitical volatility and hybrid threats, the European Commission has presented the […]

On the Agenda: Trends That Will Define PR & Advocacy in 2026

2026 will not reward those who wait and see. PR and advocacy are shifting fast — from AI-driven storytelling and micro-targeted messaging to new rules in public trust, crisis response, and political communication. The campaigns that succeed next year will be the ones that understand the new playbook. Join Julia Kril, the Executive Director of […]

The EU Enlargement Package: Vision, Progress and Challenges Ahead

The European Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, while MEPs concluded discussions on the EU’s long-term budget for the next programming period without reaching an agreement. The EU Budget in Parliament’s Crosshairs Yesterday, EU Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin met with Members of the European Parliament to discuss the €2 trillion Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) […]

Dutch Elections: Electoral Tie and the Uncertainty That Follows

Projections from the Dutch elections are in: centrist D66 and far-right PVV both won 26 seats, ending Geert Wilders’ lead in parliament and prompting Frans Timmermans to step down after a disappointing result. The Past After the parliamentary elections held in November 2023, Geert Wilders’ Eurosceptic Party for Freedom (PVV) became the largest party in the House […]

Gaza Ceasefire Deal: What Is Next for the Middle East

In today’s newsletter, we analyse the implications of the release of hostages held by Hamas and the beginning of the ceasefire for the Middle East and Europe. Gaza Ceasefire Deal: What Is Next for the Middle East On Monday, after more than two years of captivity, the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were finally […]