European Union: Strategy

The European Union has fundamentally transformed packaging regulation with the adoption of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), replacing the existing Packaging Directive...

Ο Δείκτης Βιομηχανικής Παραγωγής για τον μήνα Ιούνιο 2026 έφθασε στις 117,6 μονάδες (βάση 2021=100), σημειώνοντας αύξηση 0,3% σε σύγκριση με τον Ιούνιο 2025. Κατά την περίοδο Ιανουαρίου–Ιουνίου 2026, ο δείκτης παρουσίασε αύξησ&

The EU Pharma Package introduces a novel approach to combat antimicrobial resistance through transferable exclusivity vouchers that reward innovation in priority antimicrobials while simultaneously implementing stricter antibiotic stewardship measures. This regulatory framework attempts to resolve the fundamental tension between incentivizing pharmaceutical companies to develop new antibiotics and ensuring these critical medicines are used prudently to prevent further resistance development.

Manufacturers of connected products must now comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act's vulnerability and incident reporting obligations through ENISA's newly launched Single Reporting Platform. This comprehensive guide addresses the critical question every manufacturer faces: can your organization report a cybersecurity incident within 24 hours if one occurs tonight?

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, marking the first time a generative AI assistant has been classified this way. This designation, alongside Reddit and Roblox being named as Very Large Online Platforms, introduces systemic risk assessment obligations, independent audits, and advertising transparency requirements that most AI products have not previously faced. What does this mean for other AI assistants with web-search capabil

La société UBER fait face à une troisième sanction majeure de l'Autorité de protection néerlandaise, cette fois pour un montant record de 824,99 millions d'euros. L'amende sanctionne l'utilisation de décisions automatisées concernant les chauffeurs, notamment les désactivations de comptes basées sur les notations clients, sans intervention humaine effective conformément à l'article 22 du RGPD.

For many SMEs, important business decisions are made while managing day-to-day pressures. Whether the focus is expansion, operational improvement or a new investment, having a structured view of the business can help turn intent into informed action.

A tea party tradition at Cleverbit Software reveals how casual kitchen conversations about thermodynamics evolved into a company ritual that defines its engineering culture. Simon Azzopardi, the company's Director, discusses how this unique approach to onboarding reflects broader strategic shifts in software delivery, AI governance, and the company's expansion across international markets.

The SME Enhance scheme offers non-repayable grants to eligible small and medium enterprises for productive investments that support expansion, diversification, and innovation. With grants ranging from €10,000 to €128,400, businesses can part-finance equipment, machinery, and operational improvements that strengthen competitiveness and long-term performance.

Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority has approved only one out of seven CASP applications under MiCA, rejecting or withdrawing the rest—a stark contrast to Denmark and Norway's more favorable approval rates.

The European Union's hydrogen market faces a critical juncture as policymakers balance ambitious renewable energy targets with complex regulatory frameworks that have slowed investment. Recent policy signals from Brussels and Vienna indicate a strategic recalibration—the EU Commission has announced a targeted review of RFNBO production criteria while simultaneously launching new funding mechanisms and infrastructure initiatives.

El Real Decreto-Ley 22/2026 introduce medidas urgentes de carácter social y económico específicas para Ceuta, respondiendo a su singularidad geográfica como frontera exterior de la UE y su exclusión...