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📣 Are you involved in business aviation? Make sure to reserve a spot for tomorrow at 15:00 CEST! We are thrilled to announce that our Managing Partner Viktoria Vajnai, together with Holger Krahmer, EBAA Secretary General, and Máté Bajtay, EBAA Public Affairs manager, will be participating in an insightful webinar hosted by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) . The event will explore how the latest political shifts within the EU will affect the business aviation industry, focusing on future regulatory developments and potential opportunities for industry stakeholders. See below if you want to know more ⬇ REGISTERE HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/egRVr2mD

📣 The moment of glory for the AI Act has finally arrived! After many final votes and signatures, the AI Act has been published in the Official Journal of the EU, signifying it will enter into force on 2 August. While this marks the end of an EU legislative success story, it also kicks off a journey for the many businesses that will have to comply with the AI Act’s provisions. As explained by our Director Cathy Kremer in our Beyond the Ballot podcast, the EU is preparing this journey with the help of its brand-new AI Office. While some worry the AI Office might be too business-driven or on the contrary too inaccessible for stakeholders, the first question is the following: 📌 How will the AI Office gather the invaluable input of businesses driving AI? The AI Office should reveal more on the organisation of its stakeholder consultations by the end of this month. However, access to these consultations, gathering civil society organisations and experts across various sectors, might prove less easy than anticipated. At Publyon, we are committed to getting your voice heard. We always believe in the capacity of the EU to listen to its business ecosystem, yet we also like to look beyond the traditional frame of stakeholder consultations and into more direct and impactful solutions for your business to shape the future of AI. 🔜 Stay tuned for our upcoming announcement…

What an insightful webinar we had yesterday, exploring the outcomes of the recent snap elections in France! Our expert speakers, Mathilde DEFARGES and Etienne BODARD from Blue Star Strategies, LLC and Viktoria Vajnai from Publyon, explored the impacts of the French election results, from national scenarios for government formation to its consequences for France's influential position at the European level.   If you could not attend this webinar, here are the key takeaways your organisation should consider 👇   📌 𝗧𝗵𝗲 '𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲' 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴: despite the far-right’s initial victory, other political parties united to reverse the first-round results, a historic first in French politics. 📌 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆: with no absolute majority for any of the political groups, France now has three nearly equal blocs: the left (New Popular Front) securing the most seats, followed by the centre (President Macron’s Ensemble) and the far-right (National Rally). 📌 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗿𝗮: power is sliding away from the presidential hands and President Macron must now engage more closely with the National Assembly, marking a significant shift in power dynamics. 📌 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: political stakeholders must adapt their advocacy strategies to navigate this new and uncertain environment.   The election results mark only the start of a new and uncertain period in French politics. While we discussed various possibilities for the new French Assembly, from coalition formations to key appointments in France and the EU, it is crucial for your organisation to stay updated with the fast-paced political environment in both France and the EU.   Curious to know more about future political developments following these elections and how they might impact your organisation? Reach out to us at eu@publyon.com or stay tuned for the continuation of our Beyond the Ballots webinar series after the summer! 📻

📣 One day left before our webinar on the French elections results! Despite the first round of the French legislative elections resulting in Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party overwhelming victory, the so-called “Republican dam” pushed back on the far-right wave at the second round last Sunday. The left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) clinched the first position by winning 182 seats in the France’s National Assembly composed of 577 seats. Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble coalition arrived second with 168 seats and National Rally third with 143 seats.   📌 As none of the political blocs were able to secure a majority, a so-called “hung parliament” is at sight. While a left-centrist coalition managed to stop the far-right to win the elections, the prospect of the two blocs to form a government is lacking substance as representatives of the NPF have already ruled out any alliance with the Macron and/or the right, refusing any "alliance of opposites" or any "arrangement".   ➡ What are the potential government coalition scenarios following the overhaul of the French political landscape? And what will be the subsequent impact at European level? Join our webinar as Viktoria Vajnai, Managing Partner at Publyon, Mathilde DEFARGES and Etienne BODARD, Co-founders of Blue Star Strategies, LLC, engage in a fireside chat on the French elections results and their impact n the future of the EU. REGISTER HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_GgeX9m

Wouldn't you agree that this is one of the best times of the year? The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining a bit longer than just 5-mins per day, and EU politics is also heating up with so much still going on.   What else makes this time special? Well, for us, in July, we have our own cherished tradition: Publyon's summer party! 🎉 The time when we all come together to celebrate one another and cherish the moments we share as a team. The past few months have been incredibly busy as we worked hard to prepare for the European elections and its consequences for the European political landscape. Taking the opportunity to celebrate this year together was a great moment for us to reflect on our achievements as a business and our fruitful collaboration as a team of creative, supportive and driven individuals with a passion for the EU.    With the summer break ahead of us and the European recess around the corner, we will soon take some time to recharge. We will be back in September with a renewed drive to bring the most insightful analysis to our clients and anticipate future events. As a new mandate is about to begin, bringing a new EU programme with new priorities, fresh ideas are in the pipeline, waiting to be explored and further developed to continue enhancing our services even more.  Greetings from the Publyon team!

📣 5 DAYS LEFT before our French elections webinar: 10 July, 14:00 - 15:00 CET! The first round of the French elections is over. Far-right National Rally (RN) and its potential future prime minister, Jordan Bardella, finished first with 33% of the vote, followed by the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on 28% and President Macron’s centrist Together alliance on 20%. Now it's only a matter of days before the second round reveals how the future government of France might look like and its implications on the EU. What could happen on Sunday? ➡ A far-right Macron cohabitation in case the National Rally secures an absolute or relative majority. To try to avoid such scenario, in constituencies where a three-way run-off favoured the National Rally, centrist and left-wing candidates strategically dropped out for each other's benefit on the eve of the second round. ➡ A hung parliament, in case there is no absolute majority, and three unequal blocs emerge (National Rally, New Popular Front, Together). In this case, France could be led by a caretaker/technical government that handles the day-to-day business or by a government of national unity (excluding the National Rally), based on a majority of projects in the National Assembly. The final results are especially hard to predict as several unknown factors remain: the turnout rate, the compliance with voting instructions, and the actual transfer of votes. Would you like to witness how this unfolds with us? Join our webinar as Viktoria Vajnai, Managing Partner at Publyon, Mathilde DEFARGES and Etienne BODARD, Co-founders of Blue Star Strategies, LLC, engage in a 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨. REGISTER HERE 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_GgeX9m

📣 Interested to learn more about the priorities of the next European legislative mandate and the [new] leaders of the EU institutions? Publyon got you covered! On 27-28 June, the EU Heads of State gathered during the European Council (EUCO) to discuss key priorities for the EU, such as appointing the EU’s top positions and the adoption of the Strategic Agenda 2024-2029, which outlines the priorities of the EU Member States for the coming five years. The new leadership of the European Commission will play a vital role in executing the EU’s priorities next term, including the implementation of the European Green Deal and the continuation of the digital and green transition, while also being prepared for (global) challenges, such as climate change, rising tensions due to Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, and growing economic competition from China and the US. ➡ Stay tuned for the first plenary session of the European Parliament on 16-19 July to see whether von der Leyen 2.0 will get the green light. While the European Council nominates a candidate for the European Commission the European Parliament must approve the candidate before they can assume office. During this period, organisations need to redefine their narratives according to the new European priorities. We are prepared to provide comprehensive support throughout this process. Send us a message at eu@publyon.com. 👇 Swipe through our carrousel for an overview of the main conclusions. #EuropeanCouncil #StrategicAgenda #EUTopJobs

📣 The start of the week brings some sustainability news on your table! In this edition of our sustainability newsletter, we cover the results of the European elections, which took place on 6-9 June and whose outcomes will shape the next five years of Brussels policymaking. 🎯 What impact will the elections' results have on environmental policies under the European Green Deal and what priorities will transform into concrete legislation? Also, are you interested in sustainable fashion? This edition features an insightful chat we had with Dr. Bernice Pan, Founder and Creative Director of DEPLOY | Sustainable Fashion, a sustainable B-Corp certified womenswear brand on a mission to reform fashion. Read more in our full update 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQSVZHfn Subscribe to receive monthly updates 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhfk2mRh

💡 A new edition of the monthly Energy and Climate Policy Update is ready for you! The European elections brought plenty of change, but there still is a significant majority in the European Parliament in favour of continuing the European Green Deal. This is not the place to discuss the election results too extensively, however – for that, you can read our blog post on the elections (after you finish this newsletter, of course). Meanwhile, you will find more information on EU Energy and Climate policy in our update. Enjoy! Read the full update 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnr7yqjF Subscribe here for monthly update 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhfk2mRh

A wind of change is blowing on the European AI landscape. With the publication of the AI Act, expected during the second half of July, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 💡 Did you know the Act relies on an extensive set of implementing legislation yet to come? We suggest you listen to our Director, Cathy Kremer, who will tell you all about the next steps for the AI Act.   And whilst the file’s conclusion feels like a summer vacation, the year is only starting for the brand-new European AI Office. On 16 June, the new employees of the European AI Office stepped into their roles within the European Commission’s DG CNECT, marking the start of their mission being the first and most important European centre for AI policy and governance.   Established by the AI Act, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁, particularly for general-purpose AI.   🔎 What’s in it for your business, is the eternal question! 🎯 The AI Office aims to create a fertile environment for AI innovation across Europe, boosting competitiveness and generating economic and societal benefits for all. To achieve this, the AI Office will oversee the national implementation of the renowned ‘AI regulatory sandboxes’, providing each Member State with a space where 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.   🎯 The AI Office will closely collaborate with Member States, national regulatory AI bodies, and the broader expert community through forums and expert groups to guide AI innovation effectively. However, the AI Office’s process remains somewhat opaque. 𝗧𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. The path for businesses to gain a seat at the table and make their voices heard is still being defined.   ➡ Want to know more about the AI Office and how your business can contribute to shaping AI innovation in the EU? 📻 Stay tuned for more, as Publyon is busy preparing the next step to ensure your AI business gets a say…