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Empires of Exceptionalism: Lessons from the EU AI Act and Attempts at AI Legislation in California
The EU AI Act, which passed after three years of negotiations and much ambivalence, sets a comprehensive regulatory framework that reflects the...
Is the European Union Deforestation Regulation WTO-Proof?
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is set to take effect on 30th December 2024. While it aligns with EU’s climate goals under the...
Russia’s Influence and Disinformation Campaign in Armenia
Often-overlooked developments in Armenia show how Western policy makers are failing to recognize and counteract the growing sophistication of...
Trade in the Great Sea: A Brief State of Play of EU-Southern Neighbourhood Trade Relations
The Mediterranean is a vibrant economic geography that could grow significantly. This paper reviews the trade relations between the EU and Southern...
Keeping Up with the US: Why Europe’s Productivity Is Falling Behind
The European Union stands at a crossroads. For decades, the EU’s productivity growth has consistently lagged the United States, leading to slower...
Trading Up: An EU Trade Policy for Better Market Access and Resilient Sourcing
Europe’s competitiveness could be substantially improved by a trade policy that facilitates more trade and other forms of cross-border exchange....
Time to Rethink Export Controls for Strengthened US-EU Cooperation and Global Trade Rules
The escalation of broad export controls by the US, under the guise of national security and the aim to curb technological transfers to potential...
ICT Beyond Borders: The Integral Role of US Tech in Europe’s Digital Economy
Contrary to political assertions about the vulnerability of digital services provided by non-EU companies, the strong presence and sunk costs...
Openness as Strength: The Win-Win in EU-US Digital Services Trade
The discourse surrounding the EU’s supposed over-reliance on digital services imports from non-EU countries, particularly the US, has been a...
Calling on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council: How to Deliver for the Planet and the Economy
This Policy Brief proposes the establishment of an agreement on conformity assessment between the EU and the US that covers machinery and electrical...