29 Jan
News, TRIA News

EIB | EIB Provides an Additional €50 Million to Naftogaz to Keep Ukraine’s Energy System Resilient Through Winter

This urgent winter financing strengthens Ukraine’s energy resilience amid continued attacks on critical infrastructure The operation builds on the EIB’s earlier €300 million loan and the €127 million EU grant enabled through Norway’s Ukraine Facility contribution to replenish Ukraine’s long-term gas Funding linked to future reinvestment by Naftogaz in clean energy and decarbonisation Backed by the European Commission under the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework. The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, has signed long-term financing...

Read more

28 Jan
Chapter News, News

European Council | Russian Gas Imports: Council Gives Final Greenlight to a Stepwise Ban

Today, the 27 EU member states formally adopted the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline gas and liquified natural gas (LNG) into the EU. The new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply. The regulation is a key milestone in delivering the REPowerEU objective of ending the EU’s reliance on Russian energy. "As of today, the EU energy market will be stronger, more resilient and more diversified. We are breaking away from detrimental...

Read more

28 Jan
Member News, News

Ogletree Deakins | Employee Stranded Abroad? Navigating U.S. Visa Delays and International Remote Work Risks

Some U.S. employers are facing a complicated situation: a foreign national employee on a work visa, such as an H-1B, travels abroad for what should be a short trip, with the goal of renewing the visa stamp travel document, only to become stranded due to unforeseen visa processing delays. With some consular appointments being rescheduled several months after the original intended return dates, employers are left in a practical “Catch-22.” This article outlines the primary legal risks and strategic...

Read more

27 Jan
Member News, News

Trepp | Chief Economist’s Weekly Watch – January 27, 2026: FOMC Communication, Credit Pricing, & Capital Availability

Last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos offered a reminder of how markets are increasingly processing political volatility: sharp, event-driven moves followed by relatively quick stabilization. This suggests investors may be growing more conditioned to geopolitical noise in day-to-day pricing, even as uncertainty and tail risks remain elevated. Against that backdrop, here are three things to watch this week. FOMC Communication: How Officials Frame Recent Easing With no policy change expected, the January FOMC meeting will be watched primarily for how...

Read more

27 Jan
Chapter News, News

European Commission | Commission Opens Proceedings to Assist Google in Complying With Interoperability and Online Search Data Sharing Obligations Under the Digital Markets Act

Today, the European Commission has started two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA'). The specification proceedings formalise the Commission's regulatory dialogue with Google on certain areas of its compliance with two DMA obligations. The first set of proceedings concerns Google's obligation under Article 6(7) of the DMA to provide third-party developers with free and effective interoperability with hardware and software features controlled by Google's Android operating system. Today's...

Read more

27 Jan
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

European Commission | EU and India Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement

The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It will strengthen economic and political ties between the world's second and fourth largest economies, at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and global economic challenges, highlighting their joint commitment to economic openness and rules-based trade. European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “The EU and India make history today, deepening the partnership between the world's biggest...

Read more

26 Jan
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar: The Worst Laid Plans

In this week’s Roar: A comprehensive look at tariffs, the impact of policy volatility, tariff ruling timing, air cargo’s turbulent performance in 2025, and the challenges of disruptions for supply chains. President Trump has been in office for a year,… and what a year it’s been for trade and global supply chains. Keeping track of tariffs and sorting through the noise has become a daily chore for many companies. The areas getting the most attention lately have been Europe and Canada, with the...

Read more

23 Jan
Chapter News, News

European Council | Oral Conclusions Drawn by President António Costa Following the Informal Meeting of the Members of the European Council of 22 January 2026

Oral Conclusions by President António Costa following the Informal meeting of the members of the European Council, 22 January 2026 The European Union and the United States have long been partners and allies. We have built a transatlantic community forged by history, anchored in common values, and dedicated to the prosperity and security of our peoples. We believe that relationships between partners and allies should be managed in a cordial and respectful way. Europe and the United States have a shared interest...

Read more

23 Jan
Chapter News, News

ECB | ECB and ESRB Issue Joint Report Analysing Financial Stability Risks From Geoeconomic Fragmentation

22 January 2026 Geoeconomic fragmentation and geopolitical risk have become key sources of macro-financial uncertainty, which can affect financial stability Geopolitical shocks can amplify financial stress and dampen economic growth Report sets out new monitoring framework integrating geopolitical indicators into financial stability analysis The European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) today published a joint report entitled “Financial stability risks from geoeconomic fragmentation” with technical annex, which examines how rising geopolitical risks and heightened uncertainty can affect...

Read more

23 Jan
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Thompson Hine | SmarTrade Weekly Roundup – January 16-22, 2026

Here is a look back on the week’s international trade law news from our blog, SmarTrade. United States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Trade & Investment By Scott E. Diamond**, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma & Francesca M.S. Guerrero on January 16, 2026 On January 15, 2026, the United States and Taiwan agreed to a trade deal to establish “a strategic economic partnership … to decisively strengthen U.S. domestic semiconductor supply chains and secure America’s technological and industrial leadership.” While the text and full terms of the trade deal were...

Read more

‹1234›»