How EU Tech Laws Shape the Future of EdTech
Education technology (or EdTech) is a vibrant and developing sector. Over 1500 EdTech companies already improve the education experience of both students and lifelong learners in the EU. EU law significantly affects the sector, particularly in areas such as data protection, online safety, consumer protection and AI. The EU’s mission to simplify tech regulation means […]
Liberation Day? Escalation Day? Negotiation Day? What next as global trade tensions heat up.
Donald Trump’s new tariffs on US imports, announced on Wednesday 2 April, ushered in a new era of global trade competition. According to the US President, the tariffs will strengthen the US economy through increased revenues for US-made products and lead to re-shoring in manufacturing and production. The counterargument held by many politicians and economists […]
As Europe strengthens its defences, new prospects emerge for European industry
The global geopolitical context has changed fast, and as a result the EU is stepping up its defence, security and readiness capabilities. Last week, the European Commission presented its White Paper for European Defence. This White Paper complements the ReArm Europe plan presented by the President of the European Commission earlier in March. This renewed […]
The road ahead: what are the key net-zero policy areas for the next UK government?
Four years ago, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws to commit to reducing all greenhouse gas emission to net zero by 2050. Since then, the UK has been acknowledged as a climate change leader on the world stage – though recently Prime Minister’s Rishi Sunak’s government has been […]
Report: 2024 European Parliament Elections: Navigating a Year of Change
Next year’s European elections will be a significant moment of change for the EU as it looks to the future, while continuing to deal with competing and overlapping crises. At our recent roundtable, we discussed critical milestones ahead of these elections; the key trends and themes that will dominate the debate; and the current projections and potential scenarios after […]