Lykke Advice aims to engage in the EU political sphere and to provide clients and readers with a unique view on specific topics, policies and debates related to EU public affairs. Occasionally, we also invite external authors to present their expert opinion on our blog.
At the end of November, the European Commission published the Bioeconomy Strategy, updating the initial strategy published in 2012 and revised multiple times over the
What is the Transparency Register? The Transparency Register is a public database that lists organisations seeking to influence the law-making and policy implementation process of
In this year’s State of the Union speech Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted a striking statistic: according to International Monetary Fund estimates, the
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented pace, reshaping the way Europe approaches industrial activity, public services, and global competitiveness. Yet, despite Europe’s vibrant ecosystem
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission launched its most ambitious long-term spending plan to date, an almost €2 trillion budget for 2028–2034, promising to
Life sciences in a snapshot Two weeks ago, the Commission released its Life Sciences Strategy named “Choose Europe for life sciences” a title reminiscent of
Introduction In February of 2025, the European Commission launched the first “Omnibus” proposals (Omnibus I and II). Omnibus I is a legislative package aimed at
In June 2025, the European Commission officially launched its long-anticipated Water Resilience Strategy, a cornerstone policy designed to confront the accelerating degradation of water systems
As one of the founding fathers of the European Union, Jean Monnet, once said: “Europe will be built through crises, and it will be the
Health is one of the best examples of how European cooperation can deliver clear benefits for citizens across the EU. Among the most pressing health
