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European Commission | Circular Economy Could Slash up to 231 Million Tonnes of CO₂ from Heavy Industry per Year

Steel and plastics sectors lead in emission savings potential. Circular economy measures could significantly contribute to abating greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive industries, such as steel, aluminium, cement and concrete, and plastics — sectors that currently account for nearly 15% of the European Union’s total emissions. Moreover, integrating circularity measures in these industries would improve the EU’s energy and economic security by reducing import dependency. Circularity measures could cut emissions significantly A new JRC report shows how circular economy practices would contribute...

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Vulcan View: The latest EU developments 29 September – 3 October

Competitiveness week: Ministers meet, businesses commit, and simplification stalls It was a competitiveness-centred week: responsible ministers met on Monday, 28 September, leading European companies signalled they are ready to invest more in Europe, and the European Parliament failed to agree on the first of six simplifications “omnibus” packages proposed by the European Commission. During the Council meeting On Monday (29 September), ministers discussed the simplification packages with industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné. Governments of the 27 member states agreed that administrative burdens needed to...

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Pirelli Wins the International Compasso d’Oro

Pirelli has received the prestigious ADI International Compasso d'Oro, one of the most authoritative awards in the world in the field of industrial design. It is the first time in history  that a tyre has been honoured with this accolade: the credit goes to the  Pirelli P Zero E, a product that embodies innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology. A PRIZE THAT CELEBRATES THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY The award was conferred in the  Mobility Design category during the special international edition of the Compasso d'Oro...

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Trepp | The Big Picture – The CRE Rundown

A total of $30.68 billion of domestic, private-label CMBS was issued during the third quarter, pushing volume for the year through September to $90.85 billion. That's substantial. It compares with the $29.08 billion that was issued during last year's third quarter and the $72.74 billion issued through the first nine months of 2024. At the rate things are running now, the year could see more than $121 billion of issuance. To put that volume in perspective, annual issuance has averaged $74.29...

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Greenberg Traurig | How Robotics Startups Can Avoid Costly IP Mistakes

Robotics startups can live or die by their intellectual property (IP). Strong IP can protect innovations, deter competitors, and be the difference between attracting investment or being left behind. Yet, in a field that blends hardware, software, AI, and data, many young companies stumble on the basics — whether by overlooking trade secrets, disclosing technology too soon, or failing to plan an international patent strategy. Greenberg Taurig will share hard earned insights into the IP landscape for robotics during RoboBusiness (Oct. 15-16 in...

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European Commission | New Platform to Enhance Transparency in Mineral Supply Chains

DG TRADE launched a new platform aimed at boosting transparency in mineral supply chains. This new tool, named ReMIS (Responsible Mineral Information System), allows economic operators to register and share their due diligence policies and initiatives to ensure responsible sourcing of metals and minerals. It will enable them to share best practices with the broader public and showcase their efforts to increase transparency in their supply chain. ReMIS is part of the EU policy on the responsible sourcing of minerals, including...

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Troutman Pepper Locke | Tariffs Imposed on Timber, Lumber, and Derivative Wood Products

On September 29, the White House issued a proclamation (Proclamation) invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act (Act) to impose tariffs on certain imports of timber, lumber, and derivative wood products into the United States. This action is a response to a U.S. Commerce Department investigation, which found that rising import volumes, supported by foreign subsidies and unfair trade practices, are burdening the U.S. wood products industry. The Tariff Rate The Proclamation imposes a 10% ad valorem tariff on imports...

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ECB | More Uncertainty, Less Lending: How US Policy Affects Firm Financing in Europe

Blog post by By Anastasia Allayioti, Giada Bozzelli, Paola Di Casola, Caterina Mendicino, Ana Skoblar and Sofia Velasco | Uncertainty is a key force shaping economic conditions. This post shows that heightened uncertainty about economic policy in the United States significantly affects firm lending in the euro area. This weighs on investment and reduces the effectiveness of monetary policy. Periods of heightened economic policy uncertainty exert significant pressure on economic outcomes. They dampen business confidence, delay investment decisions and constrain...

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European Commission | EU to Boost Financial Literacy and Investment Opportunities for Citizens

The European Commission today announced two major initiatives to advance the Savings and Investments Union and deliver tangible benefits for all EU citizens. The comprehensive package focuses on improving financial literacy for all and at all life stages and introduces a blueprint for Savings and Investment Accounts (SIAs) – a tool aimed at making investing simpler and more accessible for everyone. The Financial Literacy Strategy aims to help citizens make sound financial decisions, ultimately improving their well-being, financial security and...

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PwC | IRS Issues New Interim CAMT Guidance

The IRS on September 30 released Notice 2025-46 and Notice 2025-49 , providing interim guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT). These notices address a broad range of issues, including rules for domestic corporate transactions, troubled companies, consolidated groups, financial statement adjustments, and numerous other provisions including mark-to-market adjustments, repair expenditures for certain regulated taxpayers, and certain “eligible” Section 197 goodwill. The guidance offers meaningful relief and clarity for taxpayers as they navigate CAMT compliance ahead of final regulations. PwC will publish additional...

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