Writer: Anna Abela

Insights

30 Mar, 2026

Quantum’s Leap: from Science to Statecraft 

Six policy trends shaping Europe’s quantum industry  For decades, the quantum sector has been the preserve of physicists and research laboratories. Today, quantum is squarely on the European political agenda. In his influential report on the future of European competitiveness, Mario Draghi noted that the quantum sector could contribute up to €850 billion to the […]
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21 Aug, 2025

Will the upcoming Digital Fairness Act rewrite the rules of online commerce?

On 17 July, the European Commission launched its public consultation on the Digital Fairness Act, firing the starting gun on what is shaping up to be the most consequential piece of EU digital legislation in President von der Leyen’s second mandate. This upcoming law will seek to update European consumer protection law for the digital […]
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23 Mar, 2021

Rewriting the rules: where could UK regulation now diverge from EU law?

Rewriting the rulebook  With Brexit done and hopes rising that the worst of the pandemic may soon be behind us, the British Government’s attention has shifted to its post-Brexit, post-pandemic future. The rupture with the EU’s legal order means that, in some areas, new, independent regulatory frameworks are necessary. In other areas, although the Government initially rolled EU rules and regulations over into UK […]
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News and media

01 Sep, 2022

Six promotions to celebrate this September at Flint

With effect from 1 September, six members of the Flint team have been promoted.  Warm congratulations to Sam Lowe, who has been promoted to Partner leading our trade and market access practice, Anna Abela, Franziska Kohler and Stef Lehmann, who have been promoted to Director, and Claudia Catelin and Matteo Panizzardi who become Managers. This is well […]
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Podcast

02 Oct, 2025

Lessons from Liverpool: Key Takeaways from Labour Party Conference

As the Labour Party Conference 2025 draws to a close, Flint experts unpack the key announcements from the Prime Minister, Chancellor and wider Cabinet.  In this episode, our panel explores Labour's policy programme, its strategic direction ahead of the next Budget, the Deputy Leadership race, and the implications for the UK business environment.  Flint Director Anna […]
07 May, 2025

Power shift in Germany – what businesses and investors should prepare for

On 6 May, Friedrich Merz was formally elected Chancellor by the German Bundestag. Merz and his government will take office at a critical moment for Germany and for Europe. Our experts consider the implications for business of the choices confronting Friedrich Merz’s first cabinet. The challenges that Merz and his top team face are marked […]
26 Jan, 2024

EU 2024 series: what are the main political scenarios?

The second episode of the EU 2024 series, sheds light on the political and policy dynamics that shape the EU’s political transition ahead of the election. Our experts discuss the main scenarios that can be anticipated for the next European Parliament, Commission and Council – and how these could impact business. Listen to the first […]
08 Dec, 2023

EU Elections 2024: The Flint View

In this new podcast mini-series, Flint Global’s experts will shed light on the political dynamics and policy debates that will influence the outcome of the European Parliament elections and shape the EU’s post-2024 agenda. In this episode, we discuss the state of European politics today following the recent general elections in the Netherlands, Poland and Spain. Hosted by Flint Director Anna Abela, […]