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Oct 28, 2019

Von der Leyen, new Commission take aim at AI legislation

By Alex Baker

By legislating the use of this key technology, the European Union will likely become the leading regulator for AI, as it has for privacy with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But the challenge for von der Leyen will be developing legislation that reflects European norms and values while also avoiding overregulation that might hinder innovation and investment.

Digital Policy European Union

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Oct 27, 2019

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Europe’s ‘green deal’ requires radical change

By Atlantic Council

Energy & Environment Energy Transitions

New Atlanticist

Oct 23, 2019

EDA soon to launch new financing mechanism for boosting multination defense projects

By Brooks Tigner

Despite its bland name the CFM will operate on a radical premise, one that has never been tried before at national or EU level (or among NATO allies for that matter), namely: to function as a platform where Europe’s defense ministries can systematically borrow either from the EU’s official bank or lend their own defense monies to each another for multinational capability efforts.

Defense Policy European Union

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Oct 23, 2019

A Conversation with H.E. Nadia Calviño, Minister of Economy and Business of Spain

By Global Business & Economics

The Spanish Minister of Economy and Business, Nadia Calviño, shared her thoughts on Spain’s economic prospects and necessary reforms at the EU level.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

New Atlanticist

Oct 22, 2019

Brexit hits another snag as Parliament blocks Johnson’s fast track

By John M. Roberts

It is hard to escape the conclusion that the bill was not only being rushed because Boris Johnson wanted to deliver on his promise that Britain will quit the European Union on October 31 but in very large part because the Government did not want the bill to undergo any detailed examination.

European Union United Kingdom

New Atlanticist

Oct 22, 2019

The emerging EU regulatory landscape for digital platform liability

By Kenneth Propp

As concern skyrockets over political disinformation, hate speech, and terrorist incitement on the Internet, legislators across Europe are scrambling for regulatory answers.

Digital Policy European Union

Inflection Points

Oct 20, 2019

The dangers of neglecting allies

By Frederick Kempe

President Trump’s maximum pressure and Iran’s escalating responses have increased the risks of conflict. They have also brought a new chance of resolution that may become the most significant test yet of President Trump’s ability to transform his disruptive foreign policy into positive outcomes.

Europe & Eurasia European Union

New Atlanticist

Oct 19, 2019

Brexit: Another day, another crisis

By John M. Roberts

In a day that has created as much uncertainty as any other in the four-year long saga of Britain’s proposed exit from the EU, Johnson actually managed to trigger not one but two constitutional crises.

European Union United Kingdom

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Oct 18, 2019

A Conversation about the Transatlantic Relationship and Foreign Policy Tools with French MP Roland Lescure

By Global Business & Economics Program

On October 18, 2019, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business & Economics Program and Future Europe Initiative hosted a roundtable conversation with Roland Lescure, Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee in the French parliament and representative for the French living in North America. The discussion focused on the transatlantic economic relationship and future growth prospects for […]

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia
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EnergySource

Oct 17, 2019

The ‘principle of solidarity’: OPAL, Nord Stream, and the shadow over Gazprom

By Alan Riley

The OPAL judgment in Case T-883/16 "Republic of Poland v. European Commission" from the EU General Court will undermine Gazprom’s market dominance in Central and Eastern Europe.

Energy Markets & Governance Europe & Eurasia

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