Can Franco-German Financial Solidarity Reset the EU?
On 19 May, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron shook hands on a €500 billion recovery fund
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Commission Takes Haphazard, Problematic Approach to Money Laundering
For the European Commission (EC), pursuing regulatory priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a historic challenge. Commission
EU, UK Trade Accusations as Post-Brexit Trade Talks Stalemate before Deadline Round
Common standards, the jurisdiction of the EU's top court, and fisheries remain major bones of contention.
Europe Must Act to Nip Obesity in the Bud, but the Devil’s in the Details
If Europe was still in doubt that it needs to curb its rising obesity rates, the coronavirus pandemic has put
European Commission: No Dividends, Bonuses for Companies Tapping Into Coronavirus Funds
Leaked documents from the European Commission seen by the Guardian show the EU’s executive body is moving to bar companies
Brussels to Launch EU Hydrogen Fuel Partnership
Later today, EU officials are reportedly set to announce the details of a new initiative to develop hydrogen fuel technologies
EU Parliament Seals Brexit with ‘Agony of Parting’, ‘Eternal Love’ for UK
The transition period until the end of 2020 is deemed a very tight deadline for striking an EU - UK
China Pulls Plug on Shanghai-London Stock Connect
Beijing has reportedly suspended the Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme due to rising political tensions with London over pro-democracy demonstrations in
China’s 2019 IPOs Dwarf EU Offering
It’s been a banner year for initial public offerings (IPOs) all over the world, and an historic one for the
Nutri-Score and the Battle Over Europe’s Food Labels
Within the past month, the government of the Netherlands has announced its intention to adopt ‘Nutri-Score’, while Swiss food conglomerate
EU Approves Massive Electric Battery Subsidies to Catch Up with Asian Producers
Only about 3% of batteries for electric cars are presently made in the EU compared with some 80% in Asia.