National Security & International and European Law
by Antonino Alì @ University of Trento - Italy
https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr815/BILLS-118hr815enr.pdf On 24 April 2024, President Biden signed into law a comprehensive legislative package that included PAFACAA. This followed approval by the House of Representatives on 14 March 2024. PAFACAA…
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2335 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/05/13/order-regarding-the-acquisition-of-certain-real-property-of-cheyenne-leads-by-mineone-cloud-computing-investment-i-l-p The Biden administration has issued its first veto under the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) powers. This marks the eighth presidential veto in nearly…
https://www.cdp.it/resources/cms/documents/CDP_Studio_Quantum_Finance.pdf Quantum Finance: Current Possibilities and Future Prospects Introduction to Quantum Computing Quantum Computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to achieve computational advantages over classical systems. This emerging technology…
The ‘cognitive failure of international facts‘ refers to a number of factors that can prevent politicians, analysts and observers from correctly understanding international events and making informed decisions. These factors…
The Member States of the European Union have agreed to use approximately €3 billion in profits from Russia’s frozen assets to buy weapons for Ukraine. This agreement involves profits from…
Versailles Declaration (March 2022): Marked a major turning point in EU policy, emphasizing the need for greater European sovereignty and resilience in the face of global challenges.Granada Declaration (October 2023):…
an interesting analysis by Bruegel https://www.bruegel.org/analysis/european-union-russia-energy-divorce-state-play Follow
On 21 March 2024, the UN General Assembly passed its resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking a significant, albeit subtle, move in the global discourse on AI regulation. This action…
Judgment of the General Court in Case T-743/22 | Mazepin v Council In March 2022, the European Union imposed restrictive measures on Mr. Nikita Mazepin as part of their response…
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_1321 https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-defence-industry/edis-our-common-defence-strategy_en Follow
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/03/05/2024-04594/national-security-division-provisions-regarding-access-to-americans-bulk-sensitive-personal-data-and The Executive Order issued on February 28, 2024, titled “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern,” mandates that the…
The Recommendation on the security and resilience of submarine cable infrastructures presents a set of actions at national and EU level aimed at improving submarine cable security and resilience, through…
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/white-paper-how-master-europes-digital-infrastructure-needs Follow
The Semiconductor Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) has announced today the initiation of calls for proposals amounting to €216 million to bolster research and innovation endeavors in the domains of semiconductors,…
February 5, 2024 https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/ATA-2024-Unclassified-Report.pdf Follow
The European Union and the United States have jointly advanced efforts to enhance their shared cyber resilience and promote a secure global digital environment. https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-and-united-states-enhance-cooperation-cybersecurity https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-and-united-states-hold-cyber-dialogue-brussels Follow
The Commission has approved the European cybersecurity certification scheme, aligning with the EU Cybersecurity Act. This scheme establishes comprehensive regulations and procedures applicable throughout the Union for certifying ICT products…
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_363 The European Commission has launched five key measures to bolster the EU’s economic resilience amid escalating geopolitical tensions and significant technological changes. These measures are designed to safeguard the…
The UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released a preliminary report entitled “Managing AI for Humanity”. The report recommends better coordination between global standards and the development and…
The General Court of the European Union has ruled that the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia, initiated due to the annexation of Crimea and actions in eastern Ukraine, and intensified…
The General Court of the European Union dismissed the legal challenge by Mr. Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich against the EU’s restrictive measures imposed on him following Russia’s attack on Ukraine in…
The aim of the ACI is to deter and, if necessary, take action against the practice of economic coercion. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202302675 Follow
This reflection addresses the perceived divide between scientific and humanistic knowledge and argues against the notion that these fields are fundamentally opposed. The text suggests that both the humanities and…
An interesting study by CEPS for the Economic and Social Committee https://cdn.ceps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/qe-02-23-358-en-n_0.pdf Follow
All of which is to say that I’m not sure what 2024 will look like, but I’m sure that it will be very little like we expect, so we should…
An event organized by De Cifris – Rome 14-15 December 2023 All events take place at CONSOB headoffice and will also be streamed on CONSOB’s YouTube channel. Follow
The European Parliament and the Council have reached a preliminary agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act, a crucial step towards ensuring that AI in Europe meets safety and ethical standards…
The signatory Member States recognise the strategic importance of quantum technologies for the scientific and industrial competitiveness of the EU and commit to collaborating on the development of a world-class…
Guidelines for providers of any systems that use artificial intelligence (AI), whether those systems have been created from scratch or built on top of tools and services provided by others.…
An interesting report by Merics The current state and future trajectory of Internet technology worldwide is at a critical juncture. It’s uncertain whether the Internet will continue to expand its…
General Court, November 29, 2023 In Case T-333/22, German Khan, residing in London (United Kingdom), represented by T. Marembert and A. Bass, lawyers, against Council of the European Union, represented…
I have the pleasure to be invited to a very interesting seminar on the implications of U.S. economic de-risking from China FIIA event. https://www.fiia.fi/en/event/the-new-washington-consensus-implications-of-u-s-economic-de-risking-from-china I am glad I attended the seminar…
This document presents the strategy for Artificial Intelligence at the Court of Justice of the European Union. It begins with an introductory section that defines Artificial Intelligence, discusses various types,…
Brussels, 19.10.2023 COM(2023) 590 final This Report is the third Annual Report by the European Commission on the application of the EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation1 (the “FDI…