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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
B&K Newsletter: My kingdom for an oblast
In today’s edition, we dive into the revamped three-decade-old conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, tracing its roots and trying to explain why Erdogan, not Putin, is the referee in the area. My kingdom for an oblast Nagorno-Karabakh will say very little to most people: it is the name of a minor, sparsely inhabited […]
B&K Newsletter: All eyes on the State of the European Union
Hello, and welcome back to this week’s Made in EU. This time, we will deep dive into the State of the European Union speech from the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Many opinions, one Green Deal In the last annual address of the current term, the EU chief reaffirmed her role as a […]
B&K Newsletter: Back to office. Looking ahead the fall agenda
The European bubble is officially back to work and looks to have quite a hectic fall. In today’s edition of MADE IN EU, we will review everything that keeps policymakers busy until December. It’s D-Day for DMA, says Breton The return to the office comes with a headache for the big tech. In a pivotal […]
B&K Newsletter: From the assault on Capitol Hill to the indictment
In today’s edition, we dive into the events that brought to the most famous mugshot in history. Enjoy! From the assault on Capitol Hill to the indictment: How we got to the most famous mugshot in history Dear reader, do you want to know the truth and nothing but the truth? Are you not afraid […]