Tag "European Commission"
EU divisions and US sanctions to delay Nord Stream 2
Under pressure from US sanctions, legislation in Denmark, and weakening support in Germany, Nord Stream 2 will likely be significantly delayed.
Why Nord Stream 2 will go ahead despite opposition
Opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be outweighed by existing investments, economic benefits, and the backing of major European powers.
New EU cyber strategy leaves key security gaps
GRI examines the strengths and weaknesses of Europe’s cyber strategy “Resilience, Deterrence and Defence: Building strong cybersecurity for the EU”.
Italy’s banking dilemma: Improving, but still needing help
Italy’s banking industry has gone through a recent rough period. But with an infusion of new funds and a call for much needed reforms, there may be a chance that there will be improvement.
Will the South China Sea dispute mark the downfall of ASEAN?
The South China Sea dispute revolves around territorial claims, and could have a significant impact on the future of ASEAN.
Future Generator: Media Sentiment Trending Positive in Ukraine
The ‘Future Generator’ is a highly unique and cutting-edge approach to forecasting ‘media sentiment’, developed by a partnership between Global Risk Insights (GRI) and Ethnographic Edge (EE). The aim of
Same problem, same mistakes? European Commission unveils new plan for migrant crisis
The European Commission’s latest plan to tackle the worsening EU migrant crisis risks repeating the same mistakes of recent years.
EU poised to adopt world’s most stringent data laws
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will impose a new legal framework providing citizens of member states with a high level of protection of personal data. Given the requirements to
Weekly Risk Outlook
Obama delivers last SOTU. Paris hosts monetary policy conference. Economic development explored in Latin America. EU commission begins investigation. Former comedian becomes president. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. President Barack Obama Delivers
Brussels approves France’s revised, post-attack deficit
What are the impacts of France’s security pact announced in the wake of the Paris attacks? Does it mark a readjustment between political imperatives and EU budgetary discipline? France to
