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.
Many ask us at Lykke Advice about our predictions for the upcoming European elections. How will the Parliament look after the vote between the 6th
The European Commission released the long-awaited new Grids Action Plan on the 28th of November, which aims to ensure electricity grids are deployed faster and
The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered an epidemic of another kind: mental health issues. This was due to many reasons from social isolation measures to
The European Union has recognized the transformative potential of hydrogen, and a proposal to establish the EU Hydrogen Bank is at the forefront of this
In its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and the European Green Deal, the European Commission has taken significant steps towards combating greenwashing and promoting transparent environmental claims. The proposed Green Claims Directive fights against greenwashing and regulates how companies substantiate and communicate their environmental claims. Companies will only be able to make environmental claims about their products and services if those claims are backed by scientific research and assessment. The proposal will also regulate environmental labels.
In previous pieces around SMEs and EU lobbying, we have discussed the limited size and resources of small and medium-sized companies and the other factors hindering SMEs from performing direct lobbying in Brussels. We also suggested that a consultancy like Lykke Advice can be a solution to overcome those obstacles. So, concretely, how can a boutique consultancy help SMEs in achieving their lobbying goals?
In our previous piece, we looked at how the human and financial resources of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) can be a limiting factor for
Those who work in the EU bubble frequently hear EU policymakers discuss the central role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in the European
The EU Foresight Report is an annual peek into what the Commission has in mind for the years ahead. Take a look at the challenges identified in 2023.
The AI Act will bring safety, trust and rules to current and future AI systems in the EU. But, what stage is the legislation at? And what can be found in the details?
