United States – European Neighbourhood Monitor

EU-US Framework Agreement Eases New EU Deforestation Rules

In a significant development for transatlantic trade and environmental policy, the European Union has formally recognized that “production of the relevant commodities within the territory of the United States poses negligible risk to global deforestation”, according to a joint framework agreement publicly released by the White House on August 21. This acknowledgment represents a strategic […]

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Tensions in Yemen on the rise

Middle East / ENM

According to Israeli officials cited by The Times of Israel, an airstrike conducted late last week in the Yemeni capital of Sana’a was aimed at Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, the Chief of Staff of the Houthi military. The Israeli military has not confirmed the outcome of the operation, but officials claim the strike coincided with

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Von der Leyen seeking a solution following global pushback against EU deforestation rules

Trade / ENM

The EU’s newly enforced anti-deforestation regulation, designed to curb imports tied to deforestation, has sparked global controversy and divided opinions within Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to propose a solution to the impasse, as both international trading partners and EU politicians voice concerns over the rule’s impact. The regulation, which

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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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