Securing Europe’s Future, a strategic report by FIPRA

As FIPRA marks its 25th anniversary, it does so at a time of deep transformation – geopolitically, economically and socially. FIPRA’s report, Securing Europe’s Future, offers a clear and necessary message. What Europe needs now is strategic foresight – grounded in reality, driven by cooperation and built for resilience. The kind of strategic foresight that FIPRA advisers are known to provide its clients in Europe and the 50 plus countries in global network. This report reminds that resilience is not about returning to the status quo – it’s about preparing for what’s next, with clarity, ambition and unity.

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EU Chemicals Policy: Why Keep it Simple?

The European Union’s approach to chemicals regulation is at a pivotal juncture. The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), introduced under the previous Commission, aims to protect health and the environment, boost innovation, and enhance EU competitiveness. However, there are rising doubts about its success in achieving these goals. In latest insight published in the article written by FIPRA, Senior Advisor, Jan Ahlskog calls to keep EU Chemicals Policy simple.

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Selling online is easier than it seems

Small and medium-sized companies cannot afford to stay offline or become complacent about their success. To be sustainable long term, businesses must seize all opportunities the online environment offers. One such opportunity for entrepreneurs is the platform expandujonline.sk. It was created as part of the project Za Tatry a za Dunaj: How to Succeed Online and Grow (Also) Beyond Borders. Behind the initiative stands the EPPP – European Public Policy Partnership, part of the Jenewein Group. More about this topic writes in an article for Career Guide 2025 Martin Krekáč.

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BLOG: Biological clocks are ticking in family businesses too

In another of his blog series, Martin Krekáč, chairman and founding partner of Jenewein Group, not only lists the most common barriers, but also ways that can help family businesses manage succession and generational change. In the consultancy that we have provided to 14 family businesses in recent months, one thing has repeatedly come up: generational change is not a technical problem, but primarily a human one. It is not enough to have a plan – you need to have trust, communication and, above all, a willingness to change your roles that you are used to.

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What’s Next for Women’s Health in Europe?

FIPRA’s Senior Advisor Heike Galbraith sat down with Peggy Maguire, Executive Director of the European Institute of Women’s Health, to discuss where women’s health policy is heading in Europe. And why now is the moment for bold, coordinated EU action. Despite decades of progress, women in the EU continue to face a fragmented, male-default healthcare system. “Health systems across the EU have not been designed with women’s unique health needs in mind,” Maguire explains. “A dedicated EU strategy on women’s health is not just overdue – it’s essential.” Read more in the article written by FIPRA.

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Into the storm. What now for mergers?

There had been some expectations of an increase in merger activity this year, with political pressures on regulators in each of the EU, UK and US to take a different approach – but with the threat of tariffs disrupting markets and US-EU relations under severe strain, what are the prospects now? FIPRA Special Advisor on Competition and Anti-Trust, Rory Chisholm, offers his insight and analysis.

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BLOG: Why do so few people experience career success

Martin Krekáč, chairman and founding partner of Jenewein Group, reflects in another of his blog series on the fact that university degrees, high-ranking job positions, dazzling careers or above-average incomes are synonymous with success in the minds of many people. However, in reality, they are only success from a certain point of view. And they are not at all equal to career success. Anyone who really wants to experience career success must choose a completely different approach – for example, they must show that they have the determination and mental strength to be truly successful.

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After Covid, selling online is a necessity that will ensure competitiveness

EPPP – European Public Policy Partnership has introduced the platform expandujonline.sk for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. The project Za Tatry a za Dunaj is a tool for SMEs that should help Slovak companies grow and enter the European market. One of the project partners is Wolt – business opportunities online are presented in a podcast for SME Index by Jakub Kacera, Head of Commercial for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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Slovakia´s digital infrastructure

The recent cyberattack on the Geodesy, Cartography, and Cadastre Authority demonstrated how vulnerable the state´s critical IT systems can still be. Whilst undoubtedly inconvenient, the attack did not present a direct threat to human lives. With acts of terrorism on the ride, we may not be so lucky the next time. How can we prevent this from happening? Read more about this topic in the article of Boris Kučera, Director at Fipra Slovakia, written for the Connection – the official magazine of AmCham Slovakia.

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BLOG: Which 15 qualities are the basis of success?

In another series of author blogs, Martin Krekáč, chairman and the founding partner of Jenewein Group, presents his views on the fifteen most important qualities of successful people. The list of these qualities was recently published by the global job portal indeed. Martin Krekáč reads them from his own perspective as an expert on special and therapeutic pedagogy and career consultant and headhunter. Although there is no clear recipe for success, common features can be found in the career paths of successful people. What are they?

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