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 […]
B&K Newsletter: From Farm to Fork at a slower pace
In today’s newsletter, we analyse the post-election political scenario in Poland, the state of play of the Farm to Fork Strategy after last week’s plenary, and we delve into the twelfth package of sanctions against Russia. Enjoy! Morawiecki… again? Postelection, you may have thought that Mateusz Morawiecki wouldn’t figure anymore among the leaders of the […]
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 […]
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, […]