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ETS and CBAM: Industry is taking a stand against key EU project
On October 21, an alliance of 80 European industrial companies published an open letter containing a stark warning to the European Commission. According to those companies, the core of European climate policy, the Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS I), is putting 200,000 industrial jobs at risk in Germany alone. The ETS and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which are closely linked, have moved to the center of debates about the competitiveness of European industry.

Hans Bellstedt Public Affairs
Oct 273 min read


Italy at a Crossroads: Civil Mobilizations and Political Dynamics
In recent days, Italy has once again witnessed waves of mobilization linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with mass demonstrations, general strikes, and growing pressure on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government to clarify its political stance on the Middle East crisis. The pro-Palestinian demonstrations reignited after the interception by Israeli forces of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian initiative calling for the opening of corridors to Gaza. The appeal

ridenspa
Oct 142 min read


Upcoming elections in The Netherlands: short campaign but lengthy negotiations expected
Dutch politics is entering a decisive moment, with the upcoming general elections on October 29 set to determine not only the composition...

Lindblom Public Affairs - Public Relations
Sep 264 min read


English Devolution & Local Government Reorganisation
Local government in England has long been a complicated patchwork of varying systems, reflecting the intermittent enthusiasm of...

TENDO Consulting
Sep 243 min read


North Rhine-Westphalia before the Local Elections: Germany’s “Swing State” as a Political Barometer
On 14 September 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) will elect new local councils, mayors and district administrators. With almost 18...

Hans Bellstedt Public Affairs
Sep 42 min read
François Bayrou’s political gamble: a reflection of European democratic instability
By announcing his decision to call a vote of no-confidence on September 8, French Prime Minister François Bayrou has chosen to take a...

Kairos Affaires Publiques
Sep 13 min read


EU Deforestation-Free Regulation: Ambition Meets the Risk of Overreach
Forests are vital ecosystems, and tackling deforestation is an urgent priority. The EU’s Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR, Regulation...

ridenspa
Aug 142 min read


Dutch citizens and businesses yearn for stability
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Dutch will go to the polls once again to elect a new House of Representatives. These elections should...

Lindblom Public Affairs - Public Relations
Jul 254 min read


A Turning Point for EU Investment: What an almost EUR 2 Trillion EU Budget Means for Business
With the proposal on Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) on 16 July 2025, Brussels funding landscape has entered a new area. The...

ridenspa
Jul 163 min read


🇩🇪 A German budgetary pirouette - and how it may harm democracy
In Germany, fiscal policy may contain elements of a dance figure called the pirouette: In the new federal budget, the promise given in...

Hans Bellstedt Public Affairs
Jul 103 min read


Censure, stalemate, instability: A déjà vu scenario for the 2026 budget?
/French version below/ Eighth attempt, eighth failure: yesterday, the Assemblée nationale (Lower House of Parliament) rejected yet...

Kairos Affaires Publiques
Jul 33 min read


An Eight Minute Exit: How PVV’s Geert Wilders Brought Down the Dutch Cabinet, and What It Means
Updated: Jun 20 On Tuesday 3 June, the Dutch government collapsed, triggering new elections and throwing the country into yet another...

Lindblom Public Affairs - Public Relations
Jun 54 min read


Bridging Innovation and Regulation: The EU Life Sciences Strategy Takes Centre Stage in Krakow
" #EULifeSciencesStrategy will be crucial for bridging innovation and regulation" said Irene Norstedt, Director of the People...

RES Communication Public Affairs
May 211 min read


Trump's return: An Unintended Catalyst for the European Union?
Trump’s return, initially perceived as a rupture, may prove, unexpectedly and ironically, to act as an accelerant. Less by choice than by...

Kairos Affaires Publiques
May 82 min read


Friedrich Merz and the “Sondervermögen” (special fund): An opportunity for Europe?
On the 6th of May, the German parliament (“Bundestag”) elected the conservative Friedrich Merz (CDU) as the country's tenth chancellor in...

Hans Bellstedt Public Affairs
May 74 min read


Risk Banking: Mediobanca’s Countermove
In jargon it is called " risk banking ": as in the popular board game, managers of Italian banks deploy their troops to win the...

NOESI Public Affairs, Lobbying & Communication
Apr 292 min read


The Timmermans Effect? The Potential of a New Left-Wing Force in Dutch Politics
In a time of political gridlock and mounting crises, a new potential force is emerging on the Dutch political landscape. Frans...

Lindblom Public Affairs - Public Relations
Apr 135 min read


Trump’s Tariff Policy in Europe
After a maelstrom of U.S. presidential actions over the past 72 days, President Trump has been clear about his willingness to use tariffs...

Prism Group
Apr 13 min read


Gridlock: how the Netherlands is standing still in times of turmoil
Dutch politics is stuck. The current cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, appears unable to govern effectively, as crises stack up...

Lindblom Public Affairs - Public Relations
Feb 195 min read


Germany’s next government: How much leeway for Friedrich “the Great”?
Will the upcoming federal elections in Germany, to be held on February 23rd, bring about an era of radical economic and social reforms,...

Hans Bellstedt Public Affairs
Jan 233 min read
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