Biden Administration issues first CFIUS Veto prohibiting the acquisition by a Chinese owned cryptocurrency company of a real estate, and the operation of a cryptocurrency mining facility, in close proximity to ICBM base
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2335 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/05/13/order-regarding-the-acquisition-of-certain-real-property-of-cheyenne-leads-by-mineone-cloud-computing-investment-i-l-p The Biden administration has issued its first veto under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) powers. This marks the eighth presidential veto in nearly…
Quantum Finance: a paper by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
https://www.cdp.it/resources/cms/documents/CDP_Studio_Quantum_Finance.pdf Quantum Finance: Current Possibilities and Future Prospects Introduction to Quantum Computing Quantum Computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve computational advantages over classical systems. This emerging technology…
Cognitive failure of international facts
The ‘cognitive failure of international facts‘ refers to a number of factors that can prevent politicians, analysts and observers from correctly understanding international events and making informed decisions. These factors…
EU Agrees to Fund Ukraine’s Defense with Profits from Frozen Russian Assets
The Member States of the European Union have agreed to use approximately €3 billion in profits from Russia’s frozen assets to buy weapons for Ukraine. This agreement involves profits from…
EU’s Strategic Response to Geopolitical Challenges Affecting the Single Market
Versailles Declaration (March 2022): Marked a major turning point in EU policy, emphasizing the need for greater European sovereignty and resilience in the face of global challenges.Granada Declaration (October 2023):…
The European Union-Russia energy state of play
an interesting analysis by Bruegel https://www.bruegel.org/analysis/european-union-russia-energy-divorce-state-play Follow
The First United Nations General Assembly Resolution on Artificial Intelligence
On 21 March 2024, the UN General Assembly passed its resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking a significant, albeit subtle, move in the global discourse on AI regulation. This action…
Annulment of EU Sanctions Against Nikita Mazepin: The Limits of Associative Criteria
Judgment of the General Court in Case T-743/22 | Mazepin v Council In March 2022, the European Union imposed restrictive measures on Mr. Nikita Mazepin as part of their response…
The first-ever European Defence Industrial Strategy at EU level
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_1321 https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-industry/edis-our-common-defence-strategy_en Follow
Provisions Regarding Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/05/2024-04594/national-security-division-provisions-regarding-access-to-americans-bulk-sensitive-personal-data-and The Executive Order issued on February 28, 2024, titled “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern,” mandates that the…
Recommendation on the security and resilience of submarine cable infrastructures
The Recommendation on the security and resilience of submarine cable infrastructures presents a set of actions at national and EU level aimed at improving submarine cable security and resilience, through…
WHITE PAPER: How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/white-paper-how-master-europes-digital-infrastructure-needs Follow
EU invests €216 million to promote semiconductor research and innovation
The Semiconductor Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) has announced today the initiation of calls for proposals amounting to €216 million to bolster research and innovation endeavors in the domains of semiconductors,…
ANNUAL THREAT ASSESSMENT OF THE U.S. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
February 5, 2024 https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/ATA-2024-Unclassified-Report.pdf Follow
Enhancements in the cooperation on cybersecurity between EU and United States
The European Union and the United States have jointly advanced efforts to enhance their shared cyber resilience and promote a secure global digital environment. https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-and-united-states-enhance-cooperation-cybersecurity https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-and-united-states-hold-cyber-dialogue-brussels Follow
First EU-wide cybersecurity certification scheme to make European digital space safer
The Commission has approved the European cybersecurity certification scheme, aligning with the EU Cybersecurity Act. This scheme establishes comprehensive regulations and procedures applicable throughout the Union for certifying ICT products…
Commission proposes new initiatives to strengthen economic security
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_363 The European Commission has launched five key measures to bolster the EU’s economic resilience amid escalating geopolitical tensions and significant technological changes. These measures are designed to safeguard the…
The UN Secretary-General’s AI Advisory Body has launched its Interim Report: Governing AI for Humanity
The UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released a preliminary report entitled “Managing AI for Humanity”. The report recommends better coordination between global standards and the development and…
EU General Court Clarifies: Sanctions Allow Russian Citizens with Private Pilot Licenses to Fly in the EU
The General Court of the European Union has ruled that the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia, initiated due to the annexation of Crimea and actions in eastern Ukraine, and intensified…
EU General Court Upholds Sanctions Against Roman Abramovich, Affirming Legality and Proportionality
The General Court of the European Union dismissed the legal challenge by Mr. Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich against the EU’s restrictive measures imposed on him following Russia’s attack on Ukraine in…
The Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU and will enter into force on 27 December this year.
The aim of the ACI is to deter and, if necessary, take action against the practice of economic coercion. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202302675 Follow
The false dichotomy often perceived between the humanities and the sciences.
This reflection addresses the perceived divide between scientific and humanistic knowledge and argues against the notion that these fields are fundamentally opposed. The text suggests that both the humanities and…
CEPS study: What ways and means for a real strategic autonomy of the EU in the economic field?
An interesting study by CEPS for the Economic and Social Committee https://cdn.ceps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/qe-02-23-358-en-n_0.pdf Follow
all of which is to say that I’m not sure what 2024 will look like, but I’m sure that it will be very little like we expect, so we should plan accordingly
All of which is to say that I’m not sure what 2024 will look like, but I’m sure that it will be very little like we expect, so we should…
CIFRIS23: The First National Cryptography Congress of De componendis cifris
An event organized by De Cifris – Rome 14-15 December 2023 All events take place at CONSOB headoffice and will also be streamed on CONSOB’s YouTube channel. Follow
Artificial Intelligence Act: deal on comprehensive rules for trustworthy AI
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a preliminary agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act, a crucial step towards ensuring that AI in Europe meets safety and ethical standards…
European Declaration on Quantum Technologies
The signatory Member States recognise the strategic importance of quantum technologies for the scientific and industrial competitiveness of the EU and commit to collaborating on the development of a world-class…
UK National Cybersecurity Centre: Guidelines for secure AI system development
Guidelines for providers of any systems that use artificial intelligence (AI), whether those systems have been created from scratch or built on top of tools and services provided by others.…
The future of the internet in China
An interesting report by Merics The current state and future trajectory of Internet technology worldwide is at a critical juncture. It’s uncertain whether the Internet will continue to expand its…
Material or financial support to Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilization of Ukraine (German Khan)
General Court, November 29, 2023 In Case T-333/22, German Khan, residing in London (United Kingdom), represented by T. Marembert and A. Bass, lawyers, against Council of the European Union, represented…
FIIA event: The New Washington Consensus: Implications of U.S. Economic De-Risking from China – (Finnish Institute of International Affairs) FIIA event
I have the pleasure to be invited to a very interesting seminar on the implications of U.S. economic de-risking from China FIIA event. https://www.fiia.fi/en/event/the-new-washington-consensus-implications-of-u-s-economic-de-risking-from-china I am glad I attended the seminar…
The strategy for Artificial Intelligence of the Court of Justice of the European Union
This document presents the strategy for Artificial Intelligence at the Court of Justice of the European Union. It begins with an introductory section that defines Artificial Intelligence, discusses various types,…
Third Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union
Brussels, 19.10.2023 COM(2023) 590 final This Report is the third Annual Report by the European Commission on the application of the EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation1 (the “FDI…
Iran: Council maintains restrictive measures under the non-proliferation sanctions regime after the JCPoA Transition Day
The Council decided to take the necessary steps to maintain restrictive measures under the EU non-proliferation regime against Iran. The Council assessed that there are valid reasons not to lift…