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IMF | The Energy Shock Is Testing Government Budgets

Blog | New policy tracker shows many governments pursuing costly responses to fuel and food price hikes, leaving less room to address future challenges. As governments move quickly to shield people and businesses from the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East, early evidence suggests many countries are resorting to untargeted and potentially expensive policies amid tight budgets. If the recent peace talks lead to a quick normalization of trade and oil flows, and prices go back...
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World Bank | Coal’s Unexpected Comeback: Middle East Conflict Drives a Return to Coal Power

Blog | This blog post is part of a special series based on the April 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook, a flagship report published by the World Bank. This series features concise summaries of commodity-specific sections extracted from the report. Australian thermal coal prices reached $150/mt in early June, fueled by supply disruptions in China, export uncertainty in Indonesia, and rising summer electricity demand, before retreating sharply after the announcement of an end to military operations in the Middle East. Earlier in March,...
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European Commission | 2026 State of the Digital Decade Report Shows Progress but Urges Closing Structural Gaps to Reach 2030 Goals

The European Commission published the fourth State of the Digital Decade report, showing that Europe has made progress on its 2030 digital transformation targets, such as secure and sustainable digital infrastructures and the digitalisation of public services – but the challenge now is delivering results at scale, speed and consistency. The report comes as the Commission published the last Special Eurobarometer, showing that an overwhelming majority of Europeans rank digital policy as a top EU priority, firmly backing a more autonomous European digital future. The...
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European Parliament | EU-US Trade: Parliament Gives its Green Light to Tariff Legislation

On Tuesday, MEPs gave their final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement. Sunset clause: tariff preferences set to expire on 31 December 2029, unless renewed Clear conditions set on tariff reductions on steel and aluminium derivatives Safeguard mechanism to protect EU industry and agricultural sector Sunset clause The main regulation on industrial and agri-food imports will expire on 31 December 2029. By 30 June 2029, the Commission will make a...
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IMF | Global Economy Endures War Shock—So Far

Blog Kristalina Georgieva | An overall resilient world economy masks significant differences among countries and regions. Energy importers and countries with limited policy space are most vulnerable. More than three months into the war in the Middle East, the global economy appears to be holding up. Commodity prices, inflation and expectations for it, and financial conditions have all been impacted—but not yet in ways that signal a global slowdown. And we have seen strong economic momentum in the world’s biggest...
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European Council | Global Gateway: Council Adopts Conclusions on the EU’s Global Investment and Partnership Strategy

The Council today adopted conclusions on Global Gateway, reaffirming it as the European Union’s worldwide investment strategy for building mutually beneficial partnerships and mobilising public and private resources to bridge the global investment gap. In a geopolitical environment marked by growing fragmentation, economic competition and pressure on democratic governance, the Council reiterates its commitment to advance Global Gateway as a core element of the EU’s external action. The strategy represents the EU’s positive and comprehensive offer to partner countries, combining development cooperation, trade and...

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      Houthoff | EU Listing Act: Key Changes Taking Effect on 5 June 2026

      The EU Listing Act is a legislative package aimed at simplifying listing requirements and making EU capital markets more attractive, particularly for SMEs and innovative scale-ups. Key amendments affect the EU Prospectus Regulation and the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The Act was published on 14 November 2024, and the changes are introduced on a staggered timeline. Some changes already took effect on 4 December 2024 and 5 March 2026. This contribution highlights the notable amendments becoming applicable on 5 June 2026. Key changes to the...
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      Manay CPA | Your R&E Spending From 2022–2024 Could Mean a Refund — But the Clock Is Ticking

      If your business spent money developing products, software, or processes between 2022 and 2024, there may be a refund waiting for you — and for some taxpayers, the window to claim it could close as early as July 6, 2026. Here’s what changed, who qualifies, and why moving quickly matters. The Section 174 Trap That Started It All How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Reopened the Door Who Qualifies? Two Paths to the Money Why July 6, 2026 Matters ...
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      BTxBPB | The Basics of EBITDA for Determining Business Value and Ultimate Sales Price

      One of the first factors to consider when planning for the eventual sale of your company is the entity’s estimated value, or the amount a buyer is willing to pay for the business’s assets, liabilities, and all the risks associated with that purchase. While there are many valuation methods for making this determination, EBITDA (“earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization”) is the preferred metric that buyers, bankers and investors use to value a company and negotiate a sales...
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      Ogletree Deakins | EU Nears Approval of Agreement to Delay Rules for AI Use in Employment Decisions

      The European Union (EU) recently reached a provisional agreement on amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act that, if formally adopted, will delay the requirements for “high-risk” AI systems, including those used to make employment decisions, from taking effect on August 2, 2026, until December 2, 2027. Quick Hits The European Union has provisionally agreed to delay the implementation of high-risk AI regulations in employment decisions until December 2, 2027. Subject to formal adoption, the agreement would delay the...
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      Tarter Krinsky & Drogin | H-1B Fee Updates and Expedited Business Visas Announced

      On June 8, 2026, U.S. Judge Leo Sorokin of Massachusetts voided the federal government’s new H-1B visa fee of $100,000 for each H-1B petition submission stating that the fee was unlawful and served to impose a tax on H-1B petitions without prior authorization by Congress. The Judge further stated that the Department of Justice policy should have been implemented through formal regulations and public notice requirements. He also noted that Presidential powers do not delegate to the executive branch...
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      Stephenson Harwood | NEURAL NETWORK – JUNE 2026

      In this edition of the Neural Network, we look at key AI developments from May and June 2026. In regulatory and government updates, the European Commission has published draft guidance on the classification of “high-risk” AI systems under the EU AI Act; AI chatbots and social media appear set to face tighter regulation under the UK’s evolving online safety regime; Ofcom has set out its annual strategic approach to safe and secure AI adoption; and the US has introduced a...

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      New Micropodcast Series: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic

      The EACCNY is happy to announce the launch of its “What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” series, an initiative that aims to offer our members and wider audience hands-on updates on current affairs and policy developments on both sides of the pond. In these 3-5 minute segments, EU and US policy makers and experts along with a select group of EACCNY members will answer a single timely question: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” focusing on a specific topic that is relevant to our audience.

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      Campana & Schott is a forward-thinking international management consultancy dedicated to enabling transformations across the Life Sciences industry. From Data Science and Digital to Personalized Medicine and Sustainability we enable our clients to drive value across the entire value chain. Combining American entrepreneurship with German precision, we deliver innovative, tailored solutions with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and measurable outcomes. We work closely with our clients as true partners, helping them navigate complex transformations and achieve lasting impact.

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