Latest news and publications

The European Commission’s new package on digital payments and financial data access (Part II): Financial Data

The fintech sector, currently representing a small 2% share of global financial services revenue, is estimated to reach $1.5 trillion in annual revenue by 2030, reaching the 25% of the total banking valuations. With the new #FIDA Regulation, European opening banking and digital financial services will certainly have an opportunity to scale up and grow in the upcoming years. In this second article, Lighthouse Europe explains in a nutshell the content of the regulation and gives a short analysis of its interplay with other EU pieces of legislation.

- 2023 September

The European Commission’s new package on digital payments and financial data access (Part I): Payments Services

The review of the PSD2 and the new PSR could make the smart and digital payments sector even more competitive in Europe, especially among SME. Open banking is already the future in the European market, but it could become a certainty. What would be the main impacts on consumers and banks?

- 2023 September

The Spanish Presidency and its Environmental Priorities

Spain has assumed the rotating presidency of the EU, with a crucial focus on green transition and environmental adaptation. Their goals include combating climate change globally, and ensuring a competitive green economy.

- 2023 September

The European Commission’s Communication on virtual worlds - What can we learn from it?

On 11 July, the European Commission presented its Communication on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds, with the aim of getting a head start on the next technological transition.

- July 2023

Italy’s new government: New game changer of European politics

In the middle of a diplomatic dispute between Italy and France, we ask could the new Italian government be the next game changer of European politics and if so, how?

Read out our latest article to find it out

- November 2022

Challenges and developments in the European esport sector

With growing revenues and audience, esport is no longer a new market but it has not, as of yet, been legally addressed at the European level. Read how Lighthouse Europe addresses the main challenges surrounding esport legal understanding and opportunities.

- October 2022

The Visegrad Group: an overview of the V4

With the incumbent Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, we take a take a deeper look into regional alliances in Central Europe.

- October 2022

Tackling EU Energy poverty

With Russia’s decision to cut down gas supplies to Europe, the ongoing revision of the EPBD is a great example of EU policymakers’ determination to tackle energy poverty, safeguarding European sovereignty on energy.

- September 2022

Forthcoming legislative proposals of the European Commission: Focus on digital and climate policies

The following article gives an overview of the Commission’s main legislative proposals regarding digital and environmental policies

- September 2022

Engaging with the Czech presidency of the Council of the European Union

Read our offer to learn how Lighthouse Europe can help your business prepare for the Czech Presidency, and to find out why you should act now to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity for the next six months.

- July 2022

Final adoption of the Digital Markets Act - What does it mean for businesses?

The DMA is expected to substantially change the digital ecosystem in the EU and abroad. Lighthouse Europe can help businesses engage with European institutions and prepare for the application of the DMA.

- July 2022

The impact of the French presidential elections on national and EU digital policies

Following the French presidential elections, this article lays out their impact on the French and EU digital policies for the coming years.

- May 2022

The European response to the Ukrainian War

After two months of war instigated by Russia invading Ukraine, this article outlines the actions the European Union has taken to safeguard the values of peace and democracy.

- April 2022

Plein phare sur l'Europe with MEP Marie-Pierre Vedrenne - Press release

Lighthouse Europe had the honor of welcoming Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, co-chair of the Renaissance delegation and vice-chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA), for the 2nd edition of "Plein phare sur l’Europe".

- March 2022

The French DSA – What you need to know about the new French content moderation rules

The provisions of the French Law on Republican principles, which are not limited to actors established in France, give a first impression of the potential application of the future DSA.

- March 2022

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Latest news and publications

The European Commission’s new package on digital payments and financial data access (Part II): Financial Data

The European Commission’s new package on digital payments and financial data access (Part I): Payments Services

The Spanish Presidency and its Environmental Priorities

The European Commission’s Communication on virtual worlds - What can we learn from it?

Italy’s new government: New game changer of European politics

Challenges and developments in the European esport sector

The Visegrad Group: an overview of the V4

Tackling EU Energy poverty

Forthcoming legislative proposals of the European Commission: Focus on digital and climate policies

Engaging with the Czech presidency of the Council of the European Union

Final adoption of the Digital Markets Act - What does it mean for businesses?

The impact of the French presidential elections on national and EU digital policies

The European response to the Ukrainian War

Plein phare sur l'Europe with MEP Marie-Pierre Vedrenne - Press release

The French DSA – What you need to know about the new French content moderation rules