EU resurrects banking practice that caused the 2008 financial crisis – POLITICO
In the pre-2008 lending boom, American banks sold their dodgiest “subprime” loans to investors around the world. When…
Brussels plans sweeping cuts to EU’s green rules, leaked bill reveals – POLITICO
The eagerly anticipated proposal will be a relief to many businesses worried about having to meet complicated green…
Von der Leyen builds bonfire of EU’s environmental red tape – POLITICO
EU member country heads of government across the political spectrum have also warned that regulation is crippling the…
Stop working for Russia, Britain tells its private spies – POLITICO
Secretive private intelligence and security companies have become big business for the U.K. in recent years, with some…
France’s man in Brussels touts a strategy to save Europe’s embattled industry – POLITICO
The planned Clean Industrial Deal, due on Feb. 26, will include “an emergency and strategic plan for certain…
Qatar warns it will halt gas supplies to Europe if fined under EU due diligence law – POLITICO
Qatar has become a critical supplier of liquefied natural gas to Europe as countries are reducing their reliance…
Transboundary Environmental Protection in Armed Conflict
Editors’ note: This post is drawn from the author’s article-length work, “The International Responsibility of a Belligerent State…
German discounters crush fresh produce prices — and suppliers too – POLITICO
Suppliers, meanwhile, argue that extra burden is heaped on them by sustainability regulations, such as certification schemes or…