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European Commission | Questions and answers on AccelerateEU Communication

Why is the European Commission putting forward Accelerate EU?  The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is heavily impacting global energy markets, with a knock-on effect on the economy, industry and households.  Since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, the EU has spent an additional €24 billion on energy imports, mainly fossil fuels. Even if hostilities ceased immediately, disruptions to energy supplies from the Gulf will persist for the foreseeable future.  Member States using more renewable and/or...
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ECB | Navigating Uncertain Times With the Help of Artificial Intelligence

Blog | Artificial intelligence (AI) can help track inflation risks in real time. A new ECB model based on machine learning informs experts how likely it is that inflation will be much higher or much lower than they expect. In times of growing economic and political uncertainty, prices can change more rapidly and more strongly. This is why monetary policy decisions rely not only on the most likely path for inflation, which economists like to call the “baseline”, but also...
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European Commission | Commission Updates EU Competition Rules for Technology Licensing Agreements

The European Commission has today adopted the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation ('TTBER') and Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements ('Guidelines'), following a thorough review of the rules that have been in place since 2014. Technology transfer agreements are agreements by which a firm that owns technology rights (such as patents, design rights or software copyright) authorises another firm - usually by granting a licence - to use the rights to produce goods or services. Because...
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IMF | War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy

Blog | The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.   Despite major trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, last year ended on an upbeat note. The private sector adapted to a changing business environment, while powerful offsets came from lower US tariffs than originally announced, some fiscal support, and favorable financial conditions coupled with strong productivity gains and a tech boom. Despite some downside risks, the momentum was...
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European Council | Council and European Parliament Strike Deal to Protect EU’s Steel Industry from Global Overcapacity

Today, the Council presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a regulation aimed at addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel market. The regulation will introduce a new framework to protect the EU steel sector from global excess production and trade diversion, while ensuring that the measure remains compatible with the EU’s international trade obligations and sufficiently flexible for economic operators, including downstream industries. It will replace the current EU steel safeguard...
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European Commission | Commission consults Member States on proposal for a Temporary Crisis Framework

The European Commission is gathering the views of Member States on a draft proposal for a State aid Temporary Crisis Framework to support the EU economy in the context of the Middle East crisis, as announced on 13 April 2026 by President Ursula von der Leyen. The draft proposal is based on Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, which allows aid to develop specific economic sectors also in view of specific unexpected economic risks. The Commission is consulting Member States...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

How AI is Driving the Future of Life Sciences Markets

Life sciences companies are using AI to speed up drug discovery, accelerate commercialization timelines, and improve back-office functions. The strong AI market in the U.S. has allowed for collaborations between AI-focused tech companies, life sciences companies, and universities. However, limitations around centralized data availability have made for challenges with deploying technology for clinical and commercial purposes. Europe has unique advantages due to many countries having centralized health data stores, collaborative networks, and strong public funding for research. As we have seen increased investment for companies utilizing AI to improve patient outcomes, life sciences companies who can unlock cross-border collaborations in the AI space may have an edge to tap into capital markets.

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      Troutman Pepper Locke | Evolving AI Tools and Reliance in the Workplace: Key Developments Employers Need to Know

      It started as merely trying out artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Now, more and more employers (and their employees) are relying on AI for their everyday operations, including drafting emails and summaries, screening and ranking applicants, managing employee performance, and answering routine questions. This expanded role has changed AI from a casual acquaintance into a new “co-worker” that can influence employment decisions, outcomes, and experiences. Employers are reviewing AI tools, assessing risks and deciding which tools are authorized in...
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      Jaguar Freight | The Big Squeeze

      In this week’s Roar: Air cargo rates up, electronic tariff refund Phase 1, new emergency surcharges, the state of the global maritime system, and how AI is handling operational bottlenecks. Since mid-March, air cargo rates are up 10% as the war in Iran has squeezed capacity, pushed up oil prices, and disrupted flights across the Middle East. Jet fuel costs have nearly doubled, resulting in new surcharges on many routes. For shipments where time is of the essence, there are now frequent delays averaging...
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      Perkins Coie | The Launch of CAPE Phase 1: Essential Guidance for IEEPA Duty Refunds

      Today, April 20, 2026, marks a significant milestone for importers seeking to recover duties paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) Phase 1 functionality within CBP’s digital system for processing imports and exports—the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Following the invalidation of certain IEEPA-based tariffs, CAPE serves as the primary administrative mechanism for securing refunds. However, CAPE is not a “blanket” refund process. CBP...
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      FBT Gibbons | Scam Alert: Fake USPTO “Trademark Verification” Emails Targeting Trademark Applicants

      Fake mandatory verification appointments, fake examining attorney phone calls, and fraudulent USPTO emails. There have been reports of law firms receiving a wave of fraudulent emails impersonating the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). These emails target trademark applicants with urgent demands for a “mandatory verification appointment” phone call with a fake examining attorney. They look convincing because scammers pull real application data (serial numbers, owner names, attorney addresses) from the USPTO’s publicly available Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR)...
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      Wilson Sonsini | SBIR/STTR Program Restarted with New Features

      On April 13, 2026, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (the Act) was signed into law, reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through September 30, 2031. First and foremost, this ends the six-month program pause in new awards. But it also introduces several important changes aimed at improving the effectiveness of the SBIR program and at strengthening national security. Some of the key provisions are detailed here. Strategic Breakthrough Awards:...
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      ACG Resources | Why AI Can’t Do What I Do: The Real Limitations of Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting

      Let’s Be Honest About the Hype I’ll be honest: I considered not writing this piece. Any recruiter who goes on record questioning AI right now risks sounding like someone who didn’t see the internet coming. That’s not where I’m coming from. I use technology every day. I’m always looking for ways to work smarter. But after thirty-plus years in recruiting — placing professionals in financial services, compliance, legal, and real estate — I’ve got some observations I think are worth...

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      EACCNY Team returns from Meetings with EU Commission & EU Parliament in Brussels

      We had very fruitful discussions about the future of transatlantic trade, EU-US relations and various other issues that affect businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The fact remains that Europe and the United States are each others most important trading partners.

       

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