The transformative power of AI for consultancy companies In an era where data drives decisions and competition is fiercer than ever, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer for professional services firms. Companies operating in business management, management consulting, and finance consultancy are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, deliver deeper insights, and create sustainable competitive advantages. As of late 2025, AI adoption in these sectors is accelerating: over 80% of management consultants use AI in daily work, with 36% reporting it contributes to at least half their processes.

The transformative power of AI for consultancy companies

In an era where data drives decisions and competition is fiercer than ever, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer for professional services firms. Companies operating in business management, management consulting, and…

Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets The European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of measures designed to remove barriers and unlock the full potential of the EU single market for financial services. This package is a central component of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy, aiming to create a more integrated, efficient, and competitive financial system providing EU citizens better options for growing their wealth and supporting businesses in accessing funding.

Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets

The European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of measures designed to remove barriers and unlock the full potential of the EU single market for financial services. This package is a central component of the Savings…

Commission invests to boost global research and innovation leadership The European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU's strategic goals. These goals include achieving climate neutrality, boosting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and innovation, and ensuring resilience in a rapidly changing world. To achieve this, the programme introduces new cross-disciplinary calls and topics that will boost decarbonisation and the use of AI in research.

Commission invests to boost global research and innovation leadership

The European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU's strategic goals. These goals include achieving…

Strategic Foresight Report to guide Europe’s long-term choices The European Commission's 2025 Strategic Foresight Report presents 'Resilience 2.0', a forward-looking and proactive approach to ensuring the EU thrives in turbulent times, anticipates new challenges and creates a safe space for citizens and business. The report recognises various megatrends: climate and environmental transitions are accelerating, security concerns are rising, and global competition is reshaping economies and societies. At the same time, Europe faces questions on its strategic autonomy, competitiveness, social cohesion and the protection of democracy and fundamental values.

Strategic Foresight Report to guide Europe’s long-term choices

The European Commission's 2025 Strategic Foresight Report presents 'Resilience 2.0', a forward-looking and proactive approach to ensuring the EU thrives in turbulent times, anticipates new challenges and creates a safe space for…

Commission unveils anti-fraud revamp to protect the EU budget the Commission has launched a structured reflection process for the review of the EU Anti-Fraud Architecture. The review complements the preparatory work on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). Its aim is to ensure a strengthened and more efficient protection of the Union's financial interests. The review of the EU Anti-Fraud Architecture is of outmost importance, due to evolving threats to the EU's financial interests, including increasing transnational fraud, organised crime targeting EU funds, or criminal networks using advanced technologies, like AI and crypto currencies, to try to defraud the EU.

Commission unveils anti-fraud revamp to protect the EU budget

the Commission has launched a structured reflection process for the review of the EU Anti-Fraud Architecture. The review complements the preparatory work on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). Its aim is to ensure a…

DNS4EU Goes live : A European Alternative to Google and Cloudflare DNS Whalebone has officially launched the DNS4EU Public Service – a free, privacy-focused, and secure DNS resolver designed to protect citizens across the European Union. This initiative is a key milestone in the EU’s broader effort to enhance digital sovereignty and cybersecurity for all Europeans. What Is DNS4EU Public Service? DNS4EU Public Service is a publicly accessible DNS resolver that offers EU citizens a safer and more private internet experience.

DNS4EU Goes live : A European Alternative to Google and Cloudflare DNS

Whalebone has officially launched the DNS4EU Public Service – a free, privacy-focused, and secure DNS resolver designed to protect citizens across the European Union. This initiative is a key milestone in the EU’s broader…

Microsoft announces new European digital commitments Forty-two years ago, Microsoft released the very first version of Microsoft Word. It was a major milestone in the company’s journey to enhance people’s productivity through innovation. It also marked the young and growing company’s first big step in Europe with the first Microsoft product localized in multiple European languages, starting with German and French. Since then, our economic reliance on Europe has always run deep.

Microsoft announces new European digital commitments

Forty-two years ago, Microsoft released the very first version of Microsoft Word. It was a major milestone in the company’s journey to enhance people’s productivity through innovation. It also marked the young and growing company’s first big…

European Commission presents its compass to boost Europe’s competitiveness President Ursula von der Leyen presented the European Commission's plan to boost Europe's competitiveness and turn it into a place where future technologies, services, and clean products are invented, manufactures, and put on the market. This Competitiveness Compass sets out the course the Commission will follow in the next five years. The Compass, first announced by President von der Leyen in November, transforms the recommendations laid out by Mario Draghi is his report on the future of European competitiveness, into a roadmap.

European Commission presents its compass to boost Europe’s competitiveness

President Ursula von der Leyen presented the European Commission's plan to boost Europe's competitiveness and turn it into a place where future technologies, services, and clean products are invented, manufactures, and put…

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