European Union: Strategy

Ireland's High Court has issued formal guidance on using generative AI in legal proceedings, requiring human oversight, verification, and disclosure when AI tools are employed in court documents and expert reports. While the directive specifically applies to High Court proceedings, its implications extend to Tax Appeals Commission cases, where expert evidence must remain independent and any substantial use of AI must be declared to ensure reliability and evidential weight.

Il 30 settembre 2026 entrerà in vigore il D.Lgs. 160/2026 che introduce rilevanti novità in materia di responsabilità penale, civile e amministrativa degli enti per l'impiego di sistemi di intelligenza artificiale. Il decreto adegua la normativa nazionale al Regolamento UE 2024/1689 (AI Act) e interviene sul sistema della responsabilità amministrativa degli enti ai sensi del D.Lgs. 231/2001, rendendo necessario per le imprese valutare non solo la conformità tecnica dei sistemi di AI

Most companies lack a deliberate strategy for their external patent firm network, treating foundational inventions the same as routine cases. Leading IP functions segment firms into strategic tiers, manage relationships as partnerships across full lifecycles, and leverage joint planning and AI to transform how external counsel delivers value.

Ireland is introducing a new tax-efficient Investment Account from July 2027, allowing residents to invest up to €12,000 annually with a €50,000 tax-free threshold. The initiative aims to encourage retail investment by eliminating complex tax rules like deemed disposal and replacing them with a simplified 1% annual tax on amounts exceeding the threshold.

Liguria has allocated €10 million through the POR FESR 2021-2027 program to support startups and MSMEs via equity and quasi-equity investments. The Fund operates through two distinct lines targeting different enterprise categories, requiring mandatory public-private co-investment with specific participation thresholds. Applications open September 22, 2026, and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until resources are exhausted.

Automated bot and AI traffic has surpassed human-generated web content for the first time, raising concerns about the recycling of information and the loss of original human creativity. As demographic shifts create structural worker shortages across developed nations, artificial intelligence and automation are becoming essential rather than optional, potentially creating significant investment opportunities in the infrastructure and resources needed to support this technological transformation.

Managing Director Dominik Hübler discusses proposed changes to the German Offshore Wind Act, including the introduction of contracts for difference (CfDs) and their implications for future auctions. The interview explores why the German model carries higher risks than other markets, examines the outlook for upcoming auctions, and presents potential solutions to reduce strike prices and cancellation risks.

Comprehensive Overview of the Key Economic Trends and Developments Reported Across Cyprus This Week

Two analysts from Stepwise's Global Strategic Engagement Team debate whether German Chancellor Friedrich Merz can survive the political fallout from the CDU's historic regional election losses in September, or if mounting party pressure will force his resignation. Ian Cameron argues Merz will cling to power despite weakened authority, while Thomas Goldstein contends his chancellorship appears terminal.

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The National Statistics Office published the Foreign Affiliates Statistics: 2024, revealing how foreign-controlled enterprises contribute significantly to Malta's non-financial business economy. Despite representing only 2.6% of business units, these enterprises generated 62% of total output and nearly doubled their gross investment in tangible assets. What do these statistics reveal about Malta's economic structure and the role of international business in the country's growth?

As we wrap up the third quarter of the year, we’re excited to share the latest edition of the CSB Group Quarterly Newsletter, featuring key highlights, insights, and updates from across our Group