Zenox Public Affairs

19/06/2026

Europe is streamlining defence investment, cutting red tape and opening the door for smaller players to compete. For Cyprus, this shift could mark a turning point for SMEs entering EU funded defence and dual use projects.

With faster approvals, simplified access to funding, and stronger support mechanisms, the balance between innovation, competitiveness and market access is being reshaped.

These changes could redefine Cyprus’s role in European supply chains, from participant to producer. The opportunity is emerging, and momentum is building.

Find the full article here: https://www.zenox.cy/blog

16/06/2026

Two weeks ago, the Digital Heritage Summit brought together experts, institutions and stakeholders to explore the future of cultural heritage in the digital age.

Zenox Public Affairs was proud to be part of the organising team, supporting an initiative dedicated to innovation, preservation and collaboration across the digital heritage ecosystem.

The Summit created an important platform for dialogue on how technology can help safeguard, promote and reimagine cultural heritage for future generations.

We are pleased to have contributed to an event that encouraged meaningful discussion, knowledge exchange and new opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

12/06/2026

Europe is shifting its approach to drug pricing, with countries pushing for a more unified strategy. The balance between affordability and innovation is under growing pressure.

These changes could reshape investment, access, and the future of healthcare across the EU. The conversation is just getting started.

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Drug pricing has become one of the most pressing issues in European healthcare policy, and the moment for influencing how it is handled is fast approaching.A recent Politico report showed that five European countries are calling for a joined-up EU response to outside pressure on drug prices, prompte...

05/06/2026

Transparency remains central to trust in EU policymaking.

As stakeholder engagement increasingly takes place through conferences, policy fora, and networking events, the debate is shifting toward how influence is disclosed, scrutinised, and understood.

The challenge is not to limit dialogue, but to ensure it takes place with integrity, accountability, and public confidence.

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Transparency has long been a cornerstone of European Union policymaking. As institutions seek to balance effective stakeholder engagement with public accountability, the ways in which influence is exercised, communicated, and scrutinised continue to evolve.A recent Euractiv investigation has brought...

29/05/2026

Europe’s digital future is moving to Nicosia.

On 17–18 June 2026, Cyprus will host “Shaping the Next Digital Frontier”, a high-level conference on AI, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure and Europe’s digital resilience.

The event underlines Cyprus’ growing role in digital policy dialogue and institutional cooperation during its EU Council Presidency.

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Cyprus is set to become a focal point for Europe’s digital future as policymakers, technology leaders, innovators and researchers gather in Nicosia for the high-level Digital Conference titled “Shaping the Next Digital Frontier”, taking place on 17–18 June 2026 at the Filoxenia Conference Ce...

22/05/2026

Transparency is not only about making information public. It is about making it understandable.

Cyprus’ first MP Evaluation Index turns formal parliamentary activity into clear, comparable data for citizens, journalists, researchers, and civil society.

By measuring public and verifiable parliamentary work, the Index offers a new evidence-based starting point for democratic accountability.

Read the full article here: https://www.zenox.cy/post/cyprus-first-mp-evaluation-index-is-parliament-entering-a-new-era-of-transparency

Nomoplatform

On 12 May 2026, Nomoplatform launches the MP Evaluation Index, the first structured and scored evaluation of the parliamentary performance of all 56 Members of the House of Representatives of Cyprus. The Index is built on five years of systematic parliamentary monitoring and a methodology developed....

15/05/2026

EU advocacy is becoming more complex.
With fragmented Commission portfolios, stronger central coordination, and tighter consultation windows, effective engagement now requires sharper institutional insight.
The new Brussels landscape demands more than access. It requires evidence-based strategy, policy literacy, and a clear understanding of where decisions are actually shaped.
Responsible lobbying begins with knowing the system.

👉🏻 Find the full article here: https://www.zenox.cy/post/navigating-the-new-commission-why-lobbying-in-brussels-has-become-more-complex

The second von der Leyen Commission has made EU advocacy more complex. The 2024-2029 College is organised around the President, Executive Vice-Presidents, the High Representative/Vice-President, and Commissioners whose portfolios often overlap. Although decisions formally remain collective, advocate...

08/05/2026

The European Parliament has backed the first EU-wide standards for the protection of cats and dogs, marking an important step for animal welfare, traceability and market transparency.

The new framework introduces harmonised rules on breeding, housing, microchipping, registration and cross-border trade — with important implications for breeders, shelters, online platforms and enforcement authorities.

At Zenox Public Affairs, we continue to follow this file closely as it moves toward final adoption.

👉🏻 Read the full article here : https://www.zenox.cy/post/european-parliament-backs-landmark-eu-wide-standards-on-cats-and-dogs-a-major-step-forward-for-ani

A significant shift in EU animal welfare policy was confirmed on April 29 as the European Parliament approved the first harmonised European standards on the protection of companion animals, with a strong majority vote of 558 in favour, 35 against and 52 abstentions. The proposal, already agreed with...

30/04/2026

Europe’s policy agenda is becoming more strategic and interconnected.

The Nicosia meeting highlighted a clear shift: security, energy, budget priorities, and single market reform are no longer separate debates. They are part of one broader effort to strengthen European resilience and competitiveness.

For stakeholders, the message is clear: effective public affairs must now connect geopolitical awareness with early policy engagement.

Read the full article here: https://www.zenox.cy/post/a-360-europe-security-energy-and-budget-priorities-after-the-informal-meeting-of-heads-of-state-o

24/04/2026

Zenox Public Affairs at the Delphi Economic Forum XI

This week, Zenox Public Affairs is present at the Delphi Economic Forum XI in Delphi, Greece, one of Europe's most significant gatherings of political, business and thought leaders, bringing together heads of government, EU commissioners, ministers, diplomats and senior executives from across the globe.

Over the course of the Forum, discussions are spanning an exceptionally broad agenda: from energy security, geopolitical realignment and the future of transatlantic relations, to AI, digital transformation, investment, healthcare, education and the long-term resilience of European economies. The depth and diversity of the conversations reflect the complexity of the moment we are living through.

Our CEO Nicolas Kyriakides participated as a panelist in the discussion on "Advancing the U.S.-Greece Energy Partnership: Policy, Investment, and Security", contributing the Cyprus perspective to a conversation of growing strategic importance for the entire Eastern Mediterranean region.

With over 1,200 speakers and more than 200 sessions, the Forum is a powerful reminder of the opportunities that come with understanding change before it fully arrives. In an environment evolving as rapidly as this one, the organisations that are best positioned will be those that stay close to the conversation, engage thoughtfully with the landscape, and build the strategic relationships that turn insight into impact. Because ultimately, the organisations that lead, will be those that convert insight into strategy and strategy into action, before the window of opportunity closes.