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 half a century of CFIUS history, with seven of these related to national security concerns involving Chinese investors. This decision reflects heightened vigilance by Western
Continue reading Biden Administration issues first CFIUS Veto prohibiting the acquisition by a Chinese owned cryptocurrency company of a real estate, and the operation of a cryptocurrency mining facility, in close proximity to ICBM base

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): Builds on the foundations laid by the Versailles Declaration and further outlines strategic directions, particularly in areas such as trade, critical raw materials, semiconductors, and
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an interesting analysis by Bruegel https://www.bruegel.org/analysis/european-union-russia-energy-divorce-state-play

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 follows a series of resolutions from late 2023 addressing technological advancements within the UN’s sustainability objectives, yet none had singularly focused on AI. Despite the
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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 to the Russian aggression against Ukraine. These measures included freezing his funds and banning him from entering EU Member States, based on his association with
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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

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 a better coordination across the EU, both in terms of governance and funding. https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/recommendation-security-and-resilience-submarine-cable-infrastructures

February 5, 2024 https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/ATA-2024-Unclassified-Report.pdf

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

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 implementation of artificial intelligence. At the heart of the report is a plan to improve global governance of AI. This includes seven key tasks, such
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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 the sciences are creations of the human mind and, as such, require a blend of technical expertise and abstract thinking. The classical scholar is portrayed
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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.

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 quantum technology ecosystem across Europe, with the ultimate aim of making Europe the ‘quantum valley’ of the world, the leading region globally for quantum excellence
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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 connectivity smoothly to an ever-growing number of people and devices, or whether it will fragment into numerous disconnected digital and physical domains and technologies. China
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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 The New Washington Consensus: Implications of U.S. Economic De-Risking from China by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs This seminar has focused on a major
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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, and provides a concise overview of the current situation. The document then moves on to outline a vision, supported by specific goals and objectives. It
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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 Screening Regulation”, or the “Regulation”). The Report covers the year 2022 and provides transparency around the operation of FDI screening in the EU, and developments
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