Opinion – The Calibrated Brussels-Effect: Regulatory Power and Investment Risks
CEPA signals Brussels may adopt a calibrated approach: maintaining strict regulatory rules, but showing flexibility on governance and procedural clauses when necessary.
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Ukraine: Economic indicators and trade with EU
This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of Ukraine compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them.
‘Veggie burgers’ could be off EU menu as MEPs back renaming plant-based foods
Proponents say move would strengthen position of farmers in supply chain but critics dismiss it as ‘hotdog populism’Veggie burgers, tofu steak and cauliflower schnitzel will be off the menu if the European parliament gets its way after a vote on food n…
Drone dilemma: How Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ is using fear to destabilise Europe
As Moscow’s suspected drone incursions threaten chaos, Europe faces a dilemma: respond and risk escalation, or face accusations of weakness• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWhen Munich airport had to close on 2 October aft…
‘Existential threat’: what do EU’s 50% steel tariffs mean for UK industry?
Why UK steel sector is alarmed by prospect of punitive tariffs from its biggest customer The EU shocked the UK steel industry on Tuesday with an announcement of 50% import tariffs – with no apparent carve-out for metal crossing the Channel.UK Steel, an…
EU plan to match Trump steel tariffs spurs ‘existential threat’ to UK steel industry
Alarm sounds over plan in Brussels to double import tariff to 50% with four-fifths of UK exports heading to EuropeThe EU has announced it will match Donald Trump’s steel tariffs, doubling levies on imports to 50% in a move condemned as “an existential …
Moldova: Economic indicators and trade with EU
This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of Moldova compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them.
Georgia’s prime minister announces crackdown on dissent after Tbilisi protests
Irakli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador of supporting ‘attempt to overthrow constitutional order’ Georgia’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, has announced a sweeping crackdown on dissent, accusing demonstrators who tried to storm the presidential pal…
Europe needs to ‘get serious’ about threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine minister says
Sergiy Kyslytsia says Kremlin already at war with Europe and predicts that Vladimir Putin will ‘escalate escalating’Europe needs to “get serious” about the existential threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister has said, warning th…
Calls for police to shoot down drones after Munich airport disruption – as it happened
Bavarian PM joins calls to strengthen Germany’s air defences after latest incident. This live blog is closedMunich airport reopens after halting flightsVoters in the Czech Republic go to the polls today and tomorrow in what protagonists and analysts de…