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How to make EU law: The Ecodesign Regulation
Interested in how EU law is made? This post maps the legislative journey of the Ecodesign Regulation and explains why understanding the process matters. Continue reading
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Who votes in Council? Austria and the Nature Restoration Law
Defying her own government, an Austrian Minister casts the decisive vote on a controversial EU law. Does her vote count? And did Council actually adopt the law? Continue reading
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EU post-election timeline
An EU timeline to help you navigate the complex post-election period. Continue reading
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Draghi on an Industrial Strategy for Europe
Mario Draghi gave an interesting speech last week, which offers further insights into his upcoming report. Continue reading
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Exploring the EU’s Strategic Agenda 2024-2029
What are the EU’s priorities for the next five years? EU leaders are about to sign off the Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 at the next European Council meeting on 27 June. A look at the leaked drafts. Continue reading
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Political discontinuity: The Commission’s right to withdraw legislative proposals
With the start of a new five-year term for the European Commission and the Parliament, what happens to legislative proposals from the last mandate? Continue reading
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EU trade defence faces tough choices on China
The US decision to increase tariffs on China puts additional pressure on the EU to take similar action – but there is the risk of Chinese retaliation. A brief discussion. Continue reading
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How to track EU law
Keeping track of legislative proposals as they move through the EU system is easier than it looks – here is how you can do it. Continue reading
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Disorder in the 21st century: Geopolitical, economic and democratic challenges
A book review of “Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century” by Professor Helen Thompson. Continue reading
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A Closer Look at EU Investigations against China
This post unpacks the recent flurry of announcements on EU investigations into China’s trade and industrial policies. I also share my quick reference guide on ongoing investigations. Continue reading









