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Revealed: Trading partners ask EU: “Who has appointed you world regulator?”

In a speech for the the Institute of International and European Affairs, Sabine Weyand (picture), the European Commission’s Director General for Trade, has remarked that trading partners are increasingly questioning EU’s use of trade policy to act as a “global regulator”. She thereby also questioned the EU’s handling of its deforestation directive, stating: “We should […]

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China enters new oil partnership with Niger

Africa / ENM

According to a new report, Niger and China have entered a new oil partnership worth $400 million that will allow Niamey to bolster security measures to face the growing Islamic threats. At the same time, Beijing deepens its regional influence amid shifting balances in global energy geopolitics Italian researcher Francesco Sassi specifies that “Senegal’s new

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Witness to a Prosecution: The Myth of Michael Milken

Rule of law / ENM

In an era where sensational narratives often overshadow nuanced truth, Witness to a Prosecution: The Myth of Michael Milken by Richard Sandler takes a hard-hitting look at the stormy nexus of finance, politics, and media. This book does more than just chronicle the legal tribulations of Michael Milken, the so-called “Junk Bond King” — it

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Emerging economies to challenge EU climate levy at WTO

Indo-Pacific / ENM

India, South Africa, Taiwan and several other emerging economies are looking at challenging the EU’s “Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism” (CBAM) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had previously warned that India will take “retaliatory measures” against what he considers to be unfair customs tariffs. According to estimates, these would hit

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The Makkah Summit: Transcending Divisions of Faith

Middle East / ENM

– Guest post – This weekend, the city of Makkah became the focal point of a historic summit that could have far-reaching implications for Muslims worldwide, including the millions residing in Europe. The Global Conference for Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects, orchestrated by the Muslim World League under the guidance of

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WTO panel orders EU to change biofuels policy

Indo-Pacific / ENM

On 5 March, a World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel has ruled that the EU’s policies of employing indirect land use change (ILUC) methodology to ban palm oil biofuels needs to be changed. A so-called Delegated Act was found to be discriminating against palm oil produced in Malaysia. In response, Malaysian Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk

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Armenia threatens to leave Russian CSTO alliance

Caucasus / ENM

Armenia threatens to suspend membership of the Russian-led military alliance CSTO, if it continues to meet certain expectations. The decision is indicative of the deteriorating relationship between the two countries. Founded in 1992, the CSTO is led by Russia. Like its Western counterpart, the CSTO regards an attack on one member state as an attack

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European Court of Human Rights to review ban on Moldovan opposition party

Eastern Europe / ENM

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova has ruled to declare the SOR party, a prominent opposition party, unconstitutional. According to the Constitutional Court, any actions or administrative acts of this party adopted after the promulgation of the decision lose their legal significance. The organisation, whose leadership is accused of forming a criminal organisation,

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A closer look at Mongolia’s anti-corruption drive

Central Asia / ENM

In a paper for the European Foundation for Democracy, Holger Loewendorf, a senior advisor at the think tank, takes a closer look at Mongolia and how its rule of law is progressing. He writes: “Following a peaceful revolution in 1990, Mongolia has transitioned to a multi-party electoral democracy with institutionalized political rights and civil liberties.

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Germany and Kazakhstan: A win-win relationship

Central Asia / ENM

By Thomas Matussek, Germany’s Former Ambassador to the UK, the UN and India This week, the World Bank announced it would expand the Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement initiative in Central Asia, with the aim of further improving the region’s capacity to produce, refine and transport key resources and minerals. This news has once again

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