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Perspectives: Resetting EU economic approaches
David Henig writes his column for Borderlex about how protectionism is a bad response to a world where growth happens elsewhere and other powers are rising.
España, a su servicio
[Spanish and behind paywall] Oscar Guinea writes his op-ed for El País on the services market in the EU.
Europe’s AI Problem Isn’t Inventing It, It’s Using It
Oscar Guinea writes for the weekly newsletter What’s Up EU on Europe’s competitiveness depending less on inventing new digital technologies, and more on adopting them widely, overcoming complex regulations, and enabling swift, effective digital transformation.
La Unión Europea y la virtud de ser aburrida
[Spanish] Renata Zilli writes on SPR Informa on the European Union’s strength being its institutional stability, not charisma.
How the new globalisation affects UK-EU relations
David Henig considers how the UK’s relationship with the EU might be impacted by changes in the global order via UK In a Changing Europe.
The economic consequences of the UK’s unchecked rise in mass litigation are real
Fredrik Erixon argues for The Global Legal Post that mass litigation in the UK is rising sharply, driven by regulatory changes and external funding, posing growing economic risks, costs, and challenges for businesses and innovation.
Perspectives: Mercosur ratification is a make or break moment for the EU
David Henig writes for Borderlex on how ratifying the EU-Mercosur deal is crucial for EU unity, balanced trade, and global influence, despite nationalist opposition and agricultural concerns.
What do Ursula von der Leyen and Nick Clegg agree on?
Oscar Guinea writes in Encompass about Ursula von der Leyen state of the union address and her plans for the EU single market in services
Draghi saw the meteor coming. One year on, Europe still won’t look up
Andrea Dugo writes for Euractiv about how Europe faces economic stagnation and competitiveness challenges; despite warnings and proposed reforms, decisive action is lacking, risking productivity, growth, and global influence.
Cómo eliminar una mala idea y difundir las buenas: por una UE más competitiva
[Spanish] Oscar Guinea writes for Agenda Pública about how to improve the quality of EU regulation.
From Piraeus to the Western Balkans: China’s Growing Footprint in Southeast Europe
Senior Fellow Bernd Cristoph Ströhm writes for the Hungarian Conservative about how China and the EU compete for influence in the Western Balkans, with China prioritising Serbia. EU investment remains dominant, but integration frustrations persist region-wide.
Europe must show its trade alternatives are a better model of action than Trump’s
David Henig writes for The Observer on US tariff deals with the EU limiting economic damage but adding uncertainty.
Why the UK should embrace rule-taking
David Henig argues that the government should embrace a new approach to regulation, aligning with EU rules by default unless there is a compelling reason otherwise via UK In a Changing Europe.
Forget trade wars — the future isn’t about physical goods, but data, ideas and services
Erik van der Marel analyses how globalisation is evolving, driven by intangible flows like data and ideas, benefiting the US economy despite trade wars and populism, and requiring adaptive policies via The Hill.
Unpredictable Patterns #128: What is a healthy public sphere?
Fredrik Erixon contributes for the Substack “Unpredictable Patterns” on a post looking at how a healthy public sphere requires trust in independent institutions.

Do we want to be the best small country in the world for class action law suits?
The paper “Mass Litigation and the Future of Litigation Funding in Ireland and Europe” by Oscar Guinea, Dyuti Pandya, Vanika Sharma, and Renata Zilli is highlighted in The Irish Times
Will the EU’s climate goals be affected by Washington’s trade war?
Fredrik Erixon comments for Euronews that overcoming Europe’s economic weakness would boost global business appeal and improve relations with the US, China, India, and other countries.
Allowing third-party legal funding will cost Irish economy up to €3.6 billion – study
The paper “Mass Litigation and the Future of Litigation Funding in Ireland and Europe” by Oscar Guinea, Dyuti Pandya, Vanika Sharma, and Renata Zilli is highlighted in the Business Post.
La grande corsa verso la tecnologia quantistica. Report Ecipe
[Italian] Dyuti Pandya’s newsletter “All eyes on quantum technology: is this the new economic and geopolitical race?” is referenced in La Formiche.
Trump’s trade war has India hugging Britain close
David Henig via POLITICO Europe believes Starmer’s trade approach with India is promising but warns India’s politics and Russia ties mean it may never be a fully reliable partner.
Editorial: Save Quantum Computing From Regulation
Dyuti Pandya’s blog “The Limits of Autonomy: Realigning Quantum Strategy” referenced in Technology Law’s Substack newsletter
Quantum Sun Rises, Japan Gambit for Leadership
ECIPE study “Benchmarking Quantum Technology Performance: Governments, Industry, Academia and their Role in Shaping our Technological Future” referenced in EE Times
Tech 2030: A Roadmap for Europe-US Tech Cooperation
ECIPE study “Benchmarking Quantum Technology Performance: Governments, Industry, Academia and their Role in Shaping our Technological Future” referenced in CEPA’s report
Rough Ryders… Ireland faces mounting health costs amid U.S. tariff chaos
Fredrik Erixon warns via Euractiv that US trade policy remains unpredictable; European pharma could face pressure from tariffs, MFN pricing, and shifting American economic strategies.
Gulf states can fill gap in much-needed aid space, UAE forum told
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama emphasises via The National the UAE’s rising global importance, responsibilities, balancing US ties, and forming new partnerships, citing EU trade negotiations and regional growth opportunities.
Die EU verliert an Gewicht, China und Russland gewinnen
[Behind Paywall in German] The Geoeconomic Interconnectivity Index receives special coverage by the Frankfurter Allgemeine.
Why America’s New Ambassador to EU Wants Europe to Succeed
The blog “Rules Without End: EU’s Reluctance to Let Go of Regulation” by Oscar Guinea and Oscar du Roy is referenced by The Epoch Times.
Europe is lagging in AI adoption – how can businesses close the gap?
The blog “Boosting the Use of AI in Europe – Follow the Nordics?” by Fredrik Erixon on a blog by the World Economic Forum.
EU palms off Green Deal with Indonesia pact
David Henig comments in Euractiv’s Rapporteur newsletter about the EU’s new Indonesia trade deal lowering previous Green Deal ambitions, prioritising trade over environmental standards.
Geopolitics trumps deforestation as Brussels seals Indonesia trade deal
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama believes the EU-Indonesia trade deal is Indonesia’s most ambitious, surpasses EU-Mercosur, and highlights security, supply chain, and parliamentary challenges via Euractiv.

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