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ECB | What happens when US and euro area monetary policy decouple?

Blog post by By Stefan Gebauer, Georgios Georgiadis, Fédéric Holm-Hadulla and Thomas Kostka | The monetary policies of the ECB and the US Federal Reserve are not always in sync. But how does the Fed’s policy affect the euro area economy? This ECB Blog looks at how monetary policy in the United States travels across the Atlantic and what this means for the ECB. The global economy is interconnected. Central banks’ monetary policies therefore often affect other economies. These “monetary policy spillovers”...

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EIB Board approves €2.4 billion of financing for business innovation, energy grids, flood resilience and transport

Discussion of EIB Global strategic reorientation and support for European electricity grids Energy-saving for businesses across Europe Financing to expand hydrogen refuelling in Europe and rebuild damaged heating infrastructure in Ukraine The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €2.4 billion of new financing for business investment, clean energy, transport, telecommunications and flood protection in Europe. The EIB Board of Directors also discussed the strategic orientation of EIB Global. Reflecting the changing geopolitical context and even better aligning with EU external policy...

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Linklaters | Chambers & Partners Technology M&A 2025 Guide: U.S. Chapter

We are delighted to share the U.S. chapter we wrote for Chambers & Partners’ Technology M&A 2025 Guide, published in December 2024 and now available for download. Our chapter provides the latest legal information on key market trends, early-stage and venture capital financing, liquidity events, spin-offs, acquisitions of public technology companies and business-critical regulatory requirements. Linklaters’ Global Chairman of Corporate George Casey was pivotal in launching the inaugural guide and has spearheaded each edition since as Contributing Editor. Read past...

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Mannheimer Swartling Annual Publication 2025

Dear Friends, I am delighted to share with you our Annual Publication 2025, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of Mannheimer Swartling. This special edition reflects on our firm’s journey since 1875 and explores key issues shaping business law today. We reflect on the people and values that have defined Mannheimer Swartling for 150 years as well as on our commitment to sustainability and our pro bono work. In 2024, we acquired a leading generative AI company and we also provide an...

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Cilcare to exhibit at ARO 2025 and present at the PIHL Satellite Symposium

We are excited to announce that Cilcare will be participating in the ARO 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, from February 22-26, 2025. This major event brings together leaders in auditory research, and we invite you to visit us at Booth #1 to discover the latest developments in hearing therapeutics and discuss potential collaborations. Our team, including Dr. Gaëlle Naert (COO & CSO) and Sébastien Diot (Program Leader), will be on hand to share insights into our cutting-edge research and services, along with our partners from CBSET, represented by Dr. Donald Hodges (Senior Scientist)...

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Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Jaguar Freight | Important Update: Pending Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Suspended

Important Notice: There have been significant trade policy developments regarding tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China today. Mexico: The planned 25% tariff on imports has been delayed for a month after an agreement between President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. As part of the deal, Mexico will deploy 10,000 members of its national guard to the border to combat drug trafficking. Canada: A similar agreement was reached with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during an afternoon meeting, suspending new...

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ECB | Europe has strengths it can build on

Blog post by Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission | Remaining competitive is fundamental for Europe’s future. We need faster economic growth and higher productivity to protect the quality of life for Europeans – from their jobs and incomes to their security and welfare. Europe must act. Our competitiveness is at risk. While a global revolution in artificial intelligence unfolds, the EU could find itself on the sidelines....

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European Commission | First rules of the Artificial Intelligence Act are now applicable

As of Sunday, 2 February, the first rules under the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) started to apply. This includes the AI system definition, AI literacy, as well as a very limited number of prohibited AI use cases outlined in the AI Act that pose unacceptable risks in the EU. To facilitate innovation in AI, the Commission will publish guidelines on AI system definition. This aims to assist the industry in determining whether a software system constitutes an AI system. The Commission will...

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Member News, Trade & TTIP Related

Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar – Clarity on tariffs, congestion at global ports, a new service between China and Europe, supply chain risks in MedTech, and a new record at the port of Los Angeles.

Months of talk about tariffs are about to become reality. This weekend, President Trump made official his plan to implement new tariffs this Tuesday. Canada and Mexico face tariffs of up to 25%, with China facing levies of an additional 10%. All three countries have voiced their opposition and plans for retaliatory measures. The impact on trade among the three N. American countries is yet to be seen, with the US having had free-trade agreements in place for decades. Trump...

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KeyBank FX Market Update – February 3rd

Impact of Newly Implemented U.S. Tariffs on Global Financial Markets President Trump signed an executive order yesterday enacting significant tariffs, imposing a 25% levy on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a reduced 10% tariff specifically on Canadian energy products. Additionally, the US imposed a 10% tariff on imports from China. The announcement and implementation of these tariffs have led to notable volatility in the foreign exchange (FX) markets.   U.S. Dollar (USD): The U.S. dollar experienced a significant surge, strengthening against...

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