What if simplification doesn’t mean rolling back green and safety standards but rethinking how Europe regulate? The new policy brief by the Lisbon Council shows how digital-ready policymaking and #regtech can cut compliance costs while strengthening protection. lisboncouncil.net/publications...

2026 is here and with it, another wake-up call. Yet, crises must challenge us to build the Europe we want. Today, the Lisbon Council launches Newsletter Vol. 22, No. 2, looking back at recent milestones and outlining the strategy for a new year. lisboncouncil.net/wp-content/u...

Filled with uncertainty, this rentrée is like no other. Europe must move beyond familiar rhetoric and forge its own path. In this spirit, the Lisbon Council launches Newsletter Vol. 22, No. 1, looking ahead to the work on AI, data, startups and more. lisboncouncil.net/wp-content/u...

How can a new approach to govtech advance European competitiveness? Building on the GovTech4All initiative, the Lisbon Council launches a new policy brief outlining dos and don’ts for Europe to enhance public services and fuel a thriving startup ecosystem. lisboncouncil.net/publications...

AI is already shaping our lives. But while innovation moves fast, the challenge is bringing together policy talks and real-world experiences. To tackle this, the Lisbon Council convened a high-level roundtable on AI Safety in Practice. More on lisboncouncil.net/newsandevent...

2025 is already off to a roaring start. With the new European Commission embarking on its second Von der Leyen era, the Lisbon Council publishes Newsletter Vol. 21, No. 2 to reflect on recent milestones and what lies ahead. lisboncouncil.net