The Missing Candidate: How Georgia Fell Out of the “Associated Trio”
Once a country with the fastest-growing democracies in Eastern Europe and grouped with Ukraine and Moldova as the EU’s eastern frontrunners, Georgia has been facing a growing discrepancy towards the EU enlargement policy as the country has been suspended from the track. The key question remains: is this a temporary procedural freeze or a fundamental […]
B&K Agency facilitated the policy roundtable “Celebrating World IP Day. IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate” at the European Parliament
22 April 2026 / Brussels, Belgium – B&K Agency facilitated the policy roundtable “Celebrating World IP Day. IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate,” hosted by the Tholos Foundation and MEP Stefano Cavedagna (ECR, Italy) in the European Parliament. Marking World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated globally on 26 April, the event brought together policymakers and stakeholders […]
Election Watch: Bulgaria’s Ex-President Wins Big: Cause for Concern versus Stability in Sight
Bulgaria’s populist ex-president rode on the transactional geopolitical position wave and anti-corruption platform right to his first term in the Prime Minister’s office, securing an absolute majority in the parliament. Following the electoral victory of pro-EU Tisza in Budapest last week, the political landscape of central and eastern Europe continues to rapidly evolve. The final […]
Europe’s Critical Infrastructure Facing Today’s Energy Demands – Explained
People tend to think of the energy transition as happening in the distant future, and a futuristic image of modern wind turbines and smart homes may come to mind. The reality is that our modern lives right now are supported by a foundation of vintage hardware, to say the least. Much of the critical infrastructure […]
B&K Agency facilitated the opening of the exhibition “Empty Beds: The Tale of 20,000+ Abducted Ukrainian Children” at the European Parliament
This morning, B&K Agency facilitated the opening of the exhibition “Empty Beds: The Tale of 20,000+ Abducted Ukrainian Children,” an immersive installation embodying the forced deportation of Ukrainian children, at the European Parliament in Brussels. The installation was brought by a charitable organisation Bird of Light Ukraine, under the patronage of the Vice-President of the […]
Election Watch: Hungary Counting Down: In the Wake of 2026 Parliamentary Elections
This Sunday might be one of the most stressful days for the Hungarian incumbent Fidesz party and its leader, Viktor Orbán, whose political destiny has never seemed less certain. Parliamentary elections in Hungary on 12 April represent a pivotal challenge to the political status quo in Budapest since 2010. For the first time since, the […]
Oil, Trade, European Union, and War in Iran – The Price of Black Gold
After a full month from the beginning of the war in the Middle East, the global economy is struggling with what the International Energy Agency has framed as the greatest energy security challenge in history. The military conflict involving Iran, which escalated sharply on 28 February, moved beyond a regional fighting into a systematic global […]
New Day for the Transatlantic Trade: European Parliament Approves the Trade Deal with the US
On 26 March, the European Parliament made a big step for the global trade and voted to approve the EU-US Transatlantic Economic Partnership Agreement, known as TEPA. The deal, passed with a clear but hard-fought majority, should mark the end of a period which was characterised by high tension in the field of international trade […]
Pharma Package at the Door: Healthy Regulation or the Innovation Virus?
After years in the making, the EU Pharma Package is closer to adoption than ever. In this week’s newsletter, we are breaking down the key consequences of its likely implementation. Pharma Package at the Door: Healthy Regulation or the Innovation Virus? The halls of the EU institutions are filled with chatter about one of the […]
The Industrial Accelerator Act: The Shortcut to Competitiveness
Can Europe Find Its Way Back to the Top? Europe’s share of global manufacturing has been dropping for several years in a row. It is now estimated to be as low as just 14.3% of the EU’s GDP. We are currently in a race where the rules have changed. The Industrial Accelerator Act is the […]