Category: 3. Europe

Der fünfte Premierminister binnen drei Jahren – und ein Präsident, der am Scheideweg steht: Emmanuel Macron kämpft in Paris um seine politische Zukunft. In Berlin wächst die Sorge, was der französische Regierungschaos für Europa bedeutet. Hans von der Burchard…

Since the Labour government came into power in July 2024, merger control in the UK has been drawn into a wider debate about growth and investment.

As part of this shift, the CMA introduced its 4Ps framework — committing to improved pace, predictability, proportionality and process —…

All’s fair in love and politics — and international bank capital rules. US financial watchdogs are making mischief with European standards that give lenders relief by treating the euro zone as a single domestic market. The Americans have a…

Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, border crossings between Finland and Russia numbered close to 1 million per month. Russians would cross seeking products not available at home, while Finns would fill up on cheap petrol. Yet as pandemic…

Over the summer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni mentioned her talks with Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron in an address to the Italian parliament.

France did not sign the letter. During a September EU Competitiveness Council, France made clear that any movement on the 2035…

“The very wealthy individuals affected by this measure, and the media outlets they own, have spoken out very vehemently on the subject in an attempt to discourage the government from engaging in any form of reflection or discussion,” Zucman said.

However, the 38-year-old, who teaches at…

As Europe steps forward with a bold marine agenda, cities – often seen as landlocked actors – are uniquely placed to deliver on its promises, connecting local action with the newly adopted European Ocean Pact.

Ocean sustainability is a…

But now, with America exerting enormous financial and political pressure on the court, this may all fall away.

In an effort to protect Israel’s leaders, over the past few months the Trump administration has undertaken an all-out assault on the ICC, imposing draconian targeted sanctions…