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EU AI Act faces enforcement challenges

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EU

The Act takes a risk-based approach to AI regulation, with a focus on protecting the fundamental rights of EU citizens, and will be influential outside the EU as the first…

China will dominate the Russian truck market

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RUSSIA

The exit of major European truck manufacturers from the Russian market has allowed Chinese companies to gain a substantial foothold, exploiting the established infrastructure and…

EU Artificial Intelligence Act will have limited reach

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EU

The AIA, which will be gradually phased in over 24 months, is the world’s first comprehensive piece of AI legislation, establishing standards for AI systems from their design to…

More upheaval may await Europe’s carmakers

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EU

Speculation that Europe’s carmakers might be exploring partnerships to produce more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) and withstand global competition, particularly from China…

Georgia will face serious obstacles to EU membership

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GEORGIA

Georgia officially embarked on the path to EU membership along with Ukraine and Moldova shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite Tbilisi not meeting the…

Central bank digital currencies diverge and progress

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INTERNATIONAL

European Parliament committees failed to submit EU legislation authorising the digital euro before the June parliamentary elections. Political reluctance is an obstacle in the…

EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain likely

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EU/CHINA

Spain recently called on the European Commission and member states to reconsider the tariffs, but it appears that there is not enough opposition to the measures to force the EU to…

The new EU fiscal rules will restrict budget policy

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EU

The new 'economic governance framework' preserves the debt and deficit limits but changes the method of assessment and toughens procedures for bringing states back into…

Greek farmers will want sector profitability restored

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GREECE

In response to farmers’ protests across the EU, including in Greece in February, the Commission is considering allowing farmers more flexibility in complying with new…

Trade negotiations will be a top priority for India

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INDIA

Delhi appeared sceptical about FTAs during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first term (2014-19) but demonstrated greater enthusiasm for them during his second (2019-24), agreeing…