Policy Regulation
Deep reporting and strategic insights into policy regulation. Updated daily by our Brussels and London bureaus.
AI, Synthetic Biology, and Regulatory Shifts Reshape European Biotech Investment in 2026
An analysis of key trends in AI, synthetic biology, and evolving EU regulations impacting European biotechnology investment and R&D strategy.
COMAC: China’s Mercantilist Challenge to Global Aviation
An analysis of how China's Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) is leveraging innovation mercantilism to challenge established Western aviation dominance and its implications for European industrial competitiveness.
China's Next-Generation Industrial Policy: Systemic Expansion and Global Market Impact
An analysis of China's evolving industrial strategy, focusing on its systemic expansion across sectors and the resulting implications for global supply chains, trade dominance, and international competition.
Europe's Small Arms Sector: Rearmament Demand Meets Regulatory Scrutiny
European small arms manufacturers face rising defence procurement demand alongside stricter EU traceability, export-control and environmental rules. An analysis of industrial capacity, modular platforms, smart-firearm technology and investment implications.
EU Competitiveness and Basel III: Navigating the Long and Winding Road
European regulators must balance financial stability and economic growth as they implement Basel III. This article analyzes the impact on EU competitiveness and the banking sector.
Global Business Environment Trends and European Strategy: Navigating Transformation
An analytical look at how emerging global business trends—technological advancement, demographic change, and policy shifts—are influencing European competitiveness, corporate strategy, and investment priorities.