03 Nov
Member News

CMS Expert Guide on sexual harassment in the workplace

Welcome to our CMS Expert Guide on sexual harassment in the workplace. How different countries responded to the #MeToo movement and how the law regulates workplace harassment on a global scale were key drivers in carrying out this report. 2020 has seen an unprecedented period of workplace change compounded by significant personal uncertainty. As workplaces around the world adjust to new ways of working employers have an opportunity to promote a positive workplace culture and reduce harassment complaints. Offering a range of insights on...

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02 Nov
Chapter News, COVID-19 News

Coronavirus: Von der Leyen presents new preparedness and response measures

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen warned today, 28 October 2020, that situation with COVID-19 was very serious in nearly all EU countries, and called for responsibility to be taken at all levels to slow down the spread of the virus. “Our goal is clear: We need to contain the virus until we have treatments, vaccination and other means to protect everyone's health,” she said. Speaking to the media following the weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners,...

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02 Nov
COVID-19 News, Member News

Brussels airport largest European pharmaceutical hub

While pharmaceutical companies are working feverishly on the development of COVID-19 vaccines, Brussels Airport is preparing, as Europe's No. 1 pharmaceutical hub, for the fast and safe transport of billions of doses all over the world. Air transport of medical equipment requires speed and a constant temperature. Of all European airports, Brussels Airport has the most adequate equipment for large-scale distribution: self-developed mobile cool boxes on batteries and solar panels, high-tech containers and no less than 30,000m² of temperature-controlled storage...

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02 Nov
Member News

BBGFX | November FX Outlook

Several issues that have cast a pall over the business and investment climate are likely to be lifted shortly.  Many still fear that the results of the US election will not be known for an extended period of time, but we note that a metric of fear, the difference between November and December VIX (S&P volatility) futures was at a six-month low before the surge in contagion spurred the biggest equity sell-off in four months as October wound down The...

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02 Nov
Chapter News

ESMA makes new bond liquidity data available

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s Securities Markets Authority, has today made available new data for bonds subject to the pre- and post-trade requirements of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR) through its data register. ESMA published the latest quarterly liquidity assessment for bonds available for trading on EU trading venues. For this period, there are currently 499 liquid bonds subject to MiFID II transparency requirements. ESMA’s liquidity assessment for bonds is based...

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02 Nov
Chapter News

Customs Union: EU Commission proposes new ‘Single Window’ to modernise and streamline customs controls, facilitate trade and improve cooperation

The European Commission has today proposed a new initiative that will make it easier for different authorities involved in goods clearance to exchange electronic information submitted by traders, who will be able to submit the information required for import or export of goods only once. The so-called ‘EU Single Window Environment for Customs' aims to enhance cooperation and coordination between different authorities, in order to facilitate the automatic verification of non-customs formalities for goods entering or leaving the EU. The...

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02 Nov
Chapter News

EU Commission | October infringements package: key decisions

This document was updated with additional contributions on 30 October 2020, at 15h30, which are marked with an asterisk * Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. The key decisions taken by the Commission...

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30 Oct
Chapter News

OECD | 2020 Ministerial Council Statement: A strong, resilient, inclusive and sustainable recovery from COVID-19

OECD Ministers have closed two days of discussions on measures to strengthen international co-operation and ‘build back better’ from the COVID-19 crisis. Chaired by Spain, the annual OECD Ministerial Meeting at Council Level discussed macroeconomic policies and recovery plans, employment and social protection, trade and investment, resilient global value chains and the actions needed for a green recovery. Read the final statement from the Ministerial meeting. The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed the worst health, economic and social crisis in the 60-year...

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30 Oct
Chapter News

Results of the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters in the fourth quarter of 2020

HICP inflation expectations for 2020 and 2021 revised down slightly, while longer-term inflation expectations broadly unchanged Expected profile of real GDP revised up slightly, with slightly milder downturn in 2020 and rebound in 2021 Unemployment rate expectations revised down across all horizons Respondents to the European Central Bank (ECB) Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) for the fourth quarter of 2020 reported point forecasts for annual HICP inflation averaging 0.3%, 0.9% and 1.3% for 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively. These...

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30 Oct
Brexit News, Member News

Vulcan Insight | Progress, but critical issues remain in Brexit Negotiations

In her most optimistic comments yet on the ongoing post-Brexit future relationship negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that negotiations had intensified since last week’s very public falling out and that they were making “good progress”. However, speaking to press following a videoconference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, she conceded that more progress was needed on the two remaining critical issues of the level playing field and fisheries. While she did not specifically mention governance, an agreement...

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