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. 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
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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. Follow
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 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, Follow
CIFRIS23: The First National Cryptography Congress of De componendis cifris
An event organized by De Cifris – Rome 14-15 December 2023 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.…
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 Follow
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. Follow
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 Follow
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. Follow
EU General Court Dismisses Venezuela’s Challenge to Restrictive Measures, Affirming Their Compliance with International Law
Judgment of the General Court in Case T-65/18 RENV | Venezuela v Council Follow
The first case before the CJEU in relation with Regulation 452/2019 – FDI
13 July 2023 In Case C?106/22, Follow
EUROPEAN ECONOMIC SECURITY STRATEGY
The document “European Economic Security Strategy” (JOIN(2023) 20 final) issued by the European Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, dated 20.6.2023, outlines a…
ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker
https://techtracker.aspi.org.au/ Australian Strategic Policy Institute ASPI’s Critical Technology Tracker is a website that provides a new dataset to track 44 critical and emerging technologies that are foundational for economies, societies,…
Economic coercion: G7 Leaders’ Statement on Economic Resilience and Economic Security
The “G7 Leaders’ Statement on Economic Resilience and Economic Security” dated May 20, 2023, outlines the group’s comprehensive approach to strengthening global economic resilience and security. Key elements of the…
The New Washington Consensus: Remarks by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Renewing American Economic Leadership
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/04/27/remarks-by-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-renewing-american-economic-leadership-at-the-brookings-institution/ Follow
External link: The impact of sanctions by LAWRENCE FREEDMAN
The impact of sanctions by LAWRENCE FREEDMAN Follow
EU-China Relations: Ursula von der Leyen Urges Stronger Trade Measures Amid Growing Economic Coercion
Yesterday, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, delivered a speech on the relationship between the EU and China. She suggested that the EU should use its…
Trade: political agreement on the anti-coercion instrument
The European Parliament and the Council have come to an agreement regarding the anti-coercion instrument. This instrument is meant to prevent third countries from using economic coercion to harm the…
The General Court annuls the restrictive measures applied to Ms Violetta Prigozhina, mother of Mr Yevgeniy Prigozhin, in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
Judgment of the General Court in Case T-212/22 | Prigozhina v Council cp230043en Follow