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Atlantic Council Analyzes EU's New Industrial Rulebook Impact on Central Europe

Atlantic Council Analyzes EU's New Industrial Rulebook Impact on Central Europe

Atlantic Council Analyzes EU's New Industrial Rulebook Impact on Central Europe

Bruegel Report Urges Integrated Climate Policies for Western Balkan Manufacturing Decarbonization

Bruegel Report Urges Integrated Climate Policies for Western Balkan Manufacturing Decarbonization

Bruegel Report Urges Integrated Climate Policies for Western Balkan Manufacturing Decarbonization

Italy hikes growth outlook but budget deficit to rise from next year

Italy hikes growth outlook but budget deficit to rise from next year

By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Italy on Friday raised its economic growth forecasts and said the 2026 budget deficit would fall inside the European Union's limit for the first time in seven years, only to rise again from 2027.

Ukraine Aims to Install Shelters at All Border Crossing Points by End of 2026 Amid Russian Attacks

Ukraine Aims to Install Shelters at All Border Crossing Points by End of 2026 Amid Russian Attacks

Ukraine plans to equip all its border crossing points with shelters by the end of 2026, according to Serhiy Derkach, First Deputy Minister for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport. This initiative is a direct response to Russian attacks that have damaged border infrastructure, including four crossings in the Odesa region in 2026, three of which were on the border with Moldova. The European Union is expected to support this effort by funding the purchase of shelters for approximately one-third of the crossings through an international project. The timeline for full implementation largely depends on the production capacity of manufacturers for these protective structures. Ukraine is also requesting assistance from partners to build up a stock of modular buildings and equipment, which would enable rapid restoration of border control processes following any future attacks. Preparations for a joint control agreement with Poland are also underway, though the document has not yet been signed.

European Commission Disburses €2.9 Billion to Ukraine for Financial Stability and Reforms

European Commission Disburses €2.9 Billion to Ukraine for Financial Stability and Reforms

The European Commission has released €2.9 billion to Ukraine, marking the eighth disbursement under the Ukraine Facility. This funding is intended to support Ukraine's financial needs, maintain the functioning of its public administration, and aid in its defense against ongoing aggression. The disbursement includes €800 million provided for the first time under the Ukraine Facility component of the Ukraine Support Loan. This payment follows Ukraine's successful implementation of reforms across various strategic sectors, including judiciary, financial markets, human capital, business environment, energy, transport, agriculture, and the green transition. The Council concluded that Ukraine fulfilled three reform steps linked to the eighth installment, one outstanding step from the fifth, three from the seventh, and three brought forward from the ninth installment. The Ukraine Facility, which entered into force on March 1, 2024, is the EU's primary financial support instrument for Ukraine, providing over €50 b...

EU Cyber Resilience Act Impacts Software Supply Chain Risk for Enterprises

EU Cyber Resilience Act Impacts Software Supply Chain Risk for Enterprises

EU Cyber Resilience Act Impacts Software Supply Chain Risk for Enterprises

Identity Verification Methods Under EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Detailed

Identity Verification Methods Under EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Detailed

Identity Verification Methods Under EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation Detailed

IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Increase Costs for U.S. Dairy Industry

IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Increase Costs for U.S. Dairy Industry

IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Increase Costs for U.S. Dairy Industry

EU rejects Trump’s diesel export ban as 'not beneficial to anyone'

EU rejects Trump’s diesel export ban as 'not beneficial to anyone'

The EU had sharp words for the Trump administration after it threatened to impose a diesel export ban if Europe does not release emergency stocks.

FDD Warns Chinese Infrastructure Footprint and Cybersecurity Gaps Threaten NATO Military Mobility in Europe

FDD Warns Chinese Infrastructure Footprint and Cybersecurity Gaps Threaten NATO Military Mobility in Europe

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has issued a report highlighting that NATO's ability to rapidly move military forces and equipment across Europe is jeopardized by deficiencies in infrastructure, regulatory barriers, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, particularly those linked to Chinese state-owned entities. According to Jiwon Ma, a senior policy analyst at FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, civilian digital networks, which NATO neither owns nor directly regulates, are increasingly crucial for military mobility. Fragmented cybersecurity governance among NATO, the European Union, and national authorities leaves civilian transportation operators without consistent security standards. The report also points out that Chinese state-linked firms hold stakes in over 30 European port terminals, including facilities designated for U.S. military forces, creating potential avenues for intelligence collection and operational disruption in a crisis. Furthermore, Chinese firms have a footho...

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s government survives no-confidence vote

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s government survives no-confidence vote

The Czech government led by populist billionaire Andrej Babiš survives a parliamentary no-confidence vote

Morning Bid: Bond bruise won't heal

Morning Bid: Bond bruise won't heal

By Mike Dolan Oct 1 (Reuters) - A new month, a new quarter - but the bond squeeze goes on, with the 10-year US Treasury yield hitting a 24-year high on Thursday.