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Análisis en profundidad - US tariffs: economic, financial and monetary repercussions - 30-04-2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT

This briefing assesses the economic, financial, and monetary implications of the tariffs announced by the Trump administration for the EU. Starting with an overview of US measures and EU countermeasures, it analyses the impact on the EU economy across sectors and member states, explains monetary policy challenges for the ECB, and discusses strategic options for European policymakers. As the situation evolves rapidly, the assessment provided in this briefing reflects information available as of 29 April 2025, with updates to follow as developments unfold.

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Briefing - Canada ahead of the 2025 election: Navigating a complex geopolitical landscape - 23-04-2025

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Following increasing pressure from members of his own party and a period of low opinion poll ratings, Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau announced his resignation from the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada on 6 January 2025. Mark Carney, his successor as prime minister of Canada, and new leader of the Liberal Party, has called a snap parliamentary election for 28 April. This year's election will mark a decade of Liberal Party rule in Canada, a period with significant political, economic and diplomatic developments. In some cases, the administration continued already existing policies; in some others, it diverged significantly. While Canada's relationship with China and India has grown increasingly tense in recent years, the country has traditionally relied on close partnerships with its Western allies, particularly its southern neighbour, the United States (US). This dynamic has shifted under the second Trump administration, which has started its term in a far more bellicose tone than before. Canada's next administration will need to navigate a volatile geopolitical environment characterised by the US's trade war and weakening commitment to its role as a global leader and guarantor of the Pax Americana; China's increasingly assertive posture as a second superpower; Russia's renewed ambitions for a greater global role; and the emergence of middle powers and countries from the Global South. This briefing builds on a 2022 EPRS briefing on Canada's �Ϸ��վ and other political institutions. While the earlier briefing examines Canada's federal structure, parliament and levels of governance, the present one focuses more on the political, economic and external relations developments over the past decade, in light of the upcoming election.

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Análisis en profundidad - Euro exchange rate policy in the face of currency coercion threats - 10-04-2025

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT

This paper outlines the European Union’s institutional framework for defining and executing an active euro exchange rate policy, against the backdrop of a potential policy shift by the United States. It outlines the emerging US debate on linking exchange rate policy with trade and security objectives and provides a background on past currency interventions by US and other central banks such as the Plaza Accord. The final part opens a discussion over the functioning and limits of the EU’s legal framework and division of competences on the euro exchange rate policy, and discusses relevant policy implications.

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De un vistazo - What to make of the 2025 US tariff policy? - 08-04-2025

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT

When Donald Trump was elected President of the United States (US) for the second time in 2024, the world knew that tariffs would again be the US trade policy instrument of choice. Two months into his second term, the President announced universal tariffs on aluminium and steel; a month later, on cars and car parts; and on 2 April 2025, reciprocal tariffs ranging from 11 % to 50 % on imports from countries running a trade in goods deficit with the US, and universal tariffs of 10 % on imports from almost all other countries. As the US Congress is working on a long-term budget reconciliation bill, it is unclear whether the US import tariffs are meant as a permanent source of revenue to partly fund tax cuts, to be renewed and extended in that bill, and/or as 'incentives' for bilateral deals. While the latest tariffs may not even mark the last step, the responses to them fall into three categories: China has opted to retaliate; India and Israel have entered into negotiations to reach a deal with President Trump; and the EU has pursued a staged approach of targeted retaliation and openness to negotiation.

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Briefing - �Ϸ��վ in EU external action - 01-04-2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Based on its Treaties, the European Union (EU) has developed a multifaceted external action policy, and is seen as an important actor far beyond its borders. Through its institutions and Member States, the EU is active in international trade, humanitarian assistance, economic, financial, and technical and development cooperation, as well as through its common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and common security and defence policy (CSDP). Increasingly, the external dimension of internal EU policies has also grown, notably in the economic, climate, energy, migration and digital fields. The role of the European �Ϸ��վ in the EU's external action has increased significantly since the 1990s, and especially after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon (2009). Although �Ϸ��վ's powers remain relatively limited compared to other EU institutions involved in external action, especially with regard to CFSP and CSDP decision-making (which remain mostly intergovernmental), it nevertheless has considerable legislative, budgetary, agenda-setting and soft powers. Several of �Ϸ��վ's powers cut across all policy areas. Notably, it proactively supports multilateralism and conducts extensive parliamentary diplomacy. �Ϸ��վ contributes to policy framing through its debates, resolutions, recommendations, own-initiative reports and statements. It holds hearings, workshops, debates and organises missions. Members of the �Ϸ��վ exercise scrutiny of the executive, by holding hearings of and posing questions to the European Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU's High Representative and the Council. �Ϸ��վ co-legislates on financing the EU's external action and controls EU institutions' expenditure, including the EEAS, through the discharge procedure. The �Ϸ��վ acts on an equal footing with the Council when adopting numerous acts in the fields of trade, development and humanitarian aid, and often external dimensions of internal policies. Since 2009, �Ϸ��վ's consent to legally binding international agreements is mandated by the Treaties.

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De un vistazo - The future of rare earths mining in Ukraine - 27-03-2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:49:59 GMT

The US Trump administration has set its sights on Ukraine's vast mineral resources, and proposed a deal: to secure a portion of Ukraine's rare earths in exchange for US support in the war against the Russian aggressor. Ukraine is a candidate for EU membership, and an earlier 2021 strategic partnership means the EU also has a stake in the future of Ukraine's mineral sector. This briefing analyses the US and EU positions, to shed light on the potential future of rare earth mining in Ukraine.

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Briefing - EU energy partnerships: United States - 24-03-2025

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The energy system is a cornerstone of the United States (US) economy and competitiveness. The country's energy mix in 2022 was well-diversified, consisting of two thirds natural gas and oil, with the rest almost equal proportions of coal, nuclear and renewables. By using its vast reserves in fossil fuels and applying new extraction technologies, the US has managed to increase its fossil fuel production significantly over the past 10 years and, since 2019, it has become a net energy exporter for the first time in decades. US fossil fuel exports have increased further since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at a time when the EU has looked to close the gap created by its ending imports from Russia. The US is also the world's largest producer of nuclear power, accounting for about 30 % of worldwide generation of nuclear electricity. During the Biden administration, the EU and the US were close allies and shared values on energy and the importance of energy transition. In this context, they cooperated through several channels and forums. At the same time, however, their initiatives (the Inflation Reduction Act in the US, the European Green Deal in the EU) showed that, while the goal (decarbonisation and generation of energy from renewable sources) remained the same, the visions and means to achieve them differed between the US and the EU. This created the conditions for both cooperation and rivalry. Since then, the new Trump administration has shown that it intends to conduct a more aggressive, fossil fuel-based energy policy. This could reduce cooperation and create tensions in energy relations between the partners, as was the case during President Trump's previous term.

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Análisis en profundidad - Europe’s policy options in the face of Trump’s global economic reordering - 20-03-2025

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In this paper, we propose and analyse four scenarios of a second Trump administration’s economic policy and its impact on Europe, ranging all the way from moderate tariffs to full trade war, a full multilateral breakdown with the US leaving the IMF down to a more cooperative exchange rate realignment agreement. We assess two trade scenarios quantitatively and outline broader policy shocks and their economic consequences. Our findings highlight significant challenges for the ECB, requiring responses to trade disruptions, financial instability, and potential global economic reordering. We offer specific policy recommendations for the ECB to navigate these uncertainties. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 20 March 2025.

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Estudio - Unpredictable Tariffs by the US: Implications for the euro area and its monetary policy - 18-03-2025

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Were the US to impose large and lasting tariffs on its imports from the EU, the effect on the euro area (EA) would be substantial and far-reaching. We expect the direct impact to be inflationary in the US and contractionary on EA aggregate demand and output. The indirect impact through an appreciation of the dollar (partly already occurred) tends to transfer inflation from the US to Europe. The ECB should be mindful that both deflationary and inflationary influences may ensue, and be ready to adjust monetary policy promptly if necessary to maintain price stability. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 20 March 2025.

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Estudio - Euro Area Risks Amid US Protectionism - 17-03-2025

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

This paper examines the impact of US protectionist trade policies on the euro area economy, focusing on macroeconomic and financial repercussions. While direct tariff effects are mitigated by exchange rate adjustments and ECB policies, broader risks arise from global trade disruptions and financial contagion. Increased risk premia on US bonds elevate European financing costs, posing fiscal challenges. We highlight the importance of trade diversification, innovation incentives, and prudent monetary policy to mitigate economic vulnerabilities and sustain long-term growth. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 20 March 2025.

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Briefing - Greenland: Caught in the Arctic geopolitical contest - 07-03-2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:34:00 GMT

Greenland is a self-governing Arctic island within the Kingdom of Denmark, which strives for economic self-sufficiency and future independence. This representative democracy of 56 542 inhabitants will elect 31 members to Greenland's �Ϸ��վ on 11 March 2025. These parliamentary elections are taking place against the fraught background of rising geopolitical tensions. In the context of a heating – literally and figuratively – Arctic, Greenland is a focus of geopolitical competition and growing confrontation between major powers – the United States (US), Russia and China. The island has high strategic importance, due to its proximity to the emerging Arctic shipping routes, its strategic location in relation to security and defence activities, and its vast untapped natural resources, including mineral reserves. According to its foreign policy strategy, Greenland is open to enhanced cooperation and dialogue with partners, including the US. Indeed, the US has been an important ally of Greenland and security guarantor since 1951. Relations have strengthened and widened during the last two decades, with cooperation now encompassing not only security, but also environment, science, health, technology, trade, tourism, education, and culture. However, US President Donald Trump's rhetoric on acquiring Greenland has shocked Greenlanders, Danes and Europeans alike. Upon the island's withdrawal from the European Economic Community (EEC, now European Union) in 1985, Greenland became an Overseas Country and Territory, associated through Denmark. The main areas of cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Greenland are fisheries, education, and, lately, green growth. The EU has recently stepped up its engagement with Greenland by opening an office in Nuuk in March 2024 and signing a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership to develop sustainable raw materials value chains in November 2023. �Ϸ��վ engages with its counterparts from Greenland through meetings with the Nordic Council and West Nordic Council. In October 2021, the European �Ϸ��վ called for the EU to establish an enhanced political dialogue on bilateral cooperation with Greenland.

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Briefing - Women in foreign affairs and international security: An increasingly salient debate - 04-03-2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT

In a context of international turbulence, rising armed conflict and other evolving threats, the debate on the participation and role of women in foreign affairs and international security is a timely and relevant one. In particular, growing attention is being paid to imbalances in the representation of women in leadership and other key positions in the area of foreign and security policy, and to the growing body of evidence regarding the positive effect of including women and a gender perspective in several key areas. While gaps persist, women's representation in foreign affairs and security has increased both in the European Union (EU) and at United Nations (UN) level. Women's role in peacekeeping is receiving particular attention, as research has consistently shown that gender equality contributes to peace and higher security, and that peace negotiations involving women have a better chance of being sustainable and effective. This year marks the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which established the 'women, peace and security' (WPS) agenda. Since then, more WPS-related resolutions have been adopted, widening the scope and breadth of gendered peace and security. These resolutions have been instrumental in changing the philosophy and rhetoric around conflict and gender equality, thereby challenging the international community to do more. Initiatives are being implemented at EU level, including through the 2018 EU strategic approach to WPS. However, critics underline that a lot remains to be done, as women and gender perspectives continue to be under-represented in the field of foreign and security policy across the world. This is a further update of an EPRS briefing originally published in September 2019.

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De un vistazo - Retirada de los Estados Unidos del Acuerdo de París y de la OMS - 05-02-2025

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:37:35 GMT

En el primer día de su segundo mandato, el presidente de los EE. UU. Donald Trump firmó varios decretos en los que, entre otras cosas, se dispone la retirada de los EE. UU. del Acuerdo de París y de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). El Consejo y la Comisión harán declaraciones sobre estas retiradas en el Pleno del Parlamento durante el período parcial de sesiones de febrero.

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Briefing - 2024 IMF Annual Meetings: main developments and outcomes - 29-11-2024

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 23:00:00 GMT

The Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) convene finance ministers and central bank governors to participate in the highest-level decision-making bodies of the two institutions, as well as in various committees and groups that drive the agenda on issues related to the international monetary system and development policy. The 2024 Annual Meetings took place in Washington, D.C. from 21 to 26 October 2024. This paper summarises the main developments and outcomes, focusing on IMF-related issues.

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Briefing - Confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate: Kaja Kallas – High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission - 15-10-2024

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:28:55 GMT

Kaja Kallas served as the prime minister of Estonia from 2021 to 2024. In 2024, she was awarded the Walther Rathenau Prize in recognition of outstanding lifetime achievement in foreign policy. Having joined the Estonian Reform Party in 2011, Kallas has been its leader since April 2018. From 2011 to 2014, she was a member of the Estonian �Ϸ��վ (12th Riigikogu) and served as chair of its Economic Affairs Committee (2011). She was also a member of the 14th Riigikogu (2019 to 2021). As a Member of the European �Ϸ��վ from 2014 to 2018, Kallas belonged to the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE, now Renew Europe) political group. During this term, Kallas was Vice-Chair of �Ϸ��վ's Delegation to the EU-Ukraine �Ϸ��վary Association Committee. Kallas was born in 1977 in Tallinn. She graduated from the University of Tartu in 1999 with a degree in law and pursued postgraduate studies at the Estonian Business School in 2007. Before entering politics, Kallas worked as an attorney at law. This is one of a set of briefings designed to give an overview of issues of interest relating to the portfolios of the Commissioners designate. All these briefings can be found at: https://epthinktank.eu/commissioner_hearings_2024.

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Estudio - Mapping threats to peace and democracy worldwide: Normandy Index 2024 - 09-09-2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:31:34 GMT

Conflict is rarely confined to the geographical space in which wars take place. The increasingly global effects – human, material and political – of wars and conflicts make a view of the level of threats to peace, security and democracy around the world more important than ever. The 'Normandy Index' has presented an annual measurement of these threats since the 2019 Normandy Peace Forum. The results of the 2024 exercise suggest the level of threats to peace is the highest since the Index began, confirming declining trends in global security resulting from conflict, geopolitical rivalry, growing militarisation and hybrid threats. The findings of the 2024 exercise draw on data compiled in 2023-2024 to compare peace – defined on the basis of a given country's performance against a range of predetermined threats – across countries and regions. A series of 63 individual country case studies To complete the picture of the state of peace today. Designed and prepared by the European �Ϸ��վary Research Service (EPRS), in conjunction with and on the basis of data provided by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the Normandy Index is produced in partnership with the Region of Normandy. The paper forms part of the EPRS contribution to the 2024 Normandy World Peace Forum.

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Briefing - Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): The EU's role in promoting health and well-being for all - 02-09-2024

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Good health and well-being is a key indicator and a precondition for sustainable development, allowing people to enjoy fulfilling lives, receive education and be productive members of society. In contrast, the burden of disease has high economic, social and individual costs. Therefore, achieving the highest attainable level of health is of interest for all. However, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing crises, progress towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 3 ('ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages') is off track globally, and many of its targets may not be achieved by 2030. Moreover, progress varies significantly across regions, with some of them lagging behind. The European Union (EU) is committed to implementing the SDGs, including SDG 3, both internally and globally. Within the EU, measures pertaining to SDG 3 focus on achieving more resilient, accessible and inclusive health systems; improving reproductive, maternal and child health; ending major communicable disease epidemics; and reducing non-communicable and mental disorders. They also focus on lowering behavioural and environmental health risk factors. Globally, in line with its 2022 global health strategy, the EU contributes to the attainment of SDG 3 objectives through action at global, regional and bilateral level. A vocal supporter of and major financial contributor to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the EU cooperates with the WHO to deliver universal health coverage worldwide, improve health outcomes in emergencies and enhance global health security, to give some examples. The EU also supports its African and other partners with the projects enabled through the EU's Global Gateway and through its Team Europe approach, where feasible. �Ϸ��վ is a committed supporter of stronger EU action on health, both internally and outside the EU. It has called regularly for a comprehensive and integrated approach to achieve a high level of health and well-being.

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Análisis en profundidad - Euro area monetary policy: Quarterly overview, July 2024 - 25-07-2024

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 22:00:00 GMT

This briefing paper provides a summary of key monetary policy developments and decisions taken by the ECB’s Governing Council.

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De un vistazo - Outcome of the 50th G7 Summit, held in Apulia, Italy - 03-07-2024

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:00:00 GMT

G7 leaders gathered under the Italian presidency from 13 to 15 June 2024 in Apulia, Italy, for the 50th G7 Summit. The summit was a demonstration of the G7's unity and determination in the face of intense challenges to the rules-based multilateral order and international peace and security: Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the war in Gaza. In the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the leaders agreed to provide US$50 billion in additional funding to Ukraine from frozen Russian sovereign assets. The leaders also backed the comprehensive deal on Gaza outlined by United States (US) President Joe Biden. The Italian presidency put special focus on energy cooperation with Africa as a priority for the G7.

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Estudio - Freedom to Conduct a Business, a Comparative Law Perspective - United States of America - 03-07-2024

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:00:00 GMT

This document is part of a series of Comparative Law studies that analyze the freedom to conduct a business in different legal orders around the world. After a brief historic introduction and a presentation of applicable legislation and case law, the content, limits and possible evolution of this freedom are examined. The subject of this study is the United States’ federal legal system. The United States’ Constitution does not grant an express right to freely conduct or operate a business. To the contrary, the Constitution expressly grants the federal Congress power to regulate interstate commerce. In addition, per the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution, the states can regulate businesses under their inherent police power to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of their inhabitants. Although early Supreme Court precedent recognized an “economic property right” that merited constitutional protection from government interference, the Supreme Court’s position significantly changed in the 1930s during the New Deal expansion of federal regulation and intervention in the national economy. In the modern era, the Supreme Court has consistently ruled that the federal and state governments have a broad power to regulate businesses to serve any legitimate purpose so long as the legislation or regulations have a rational basis connected to that purpose.

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Estudio - Freedom to conduct a business, a comparative law perspective – Canada - 28-06-2024

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:59:47 GMT

This document is part of a series of Comparative Law studies that analyze the freedom to conduct a business in different legal orders around the world. After a brief historic introduction and a presentation of applicable legislation and case law, the content, limits and possible evolution of this freedom are examined. The subject of this study is Canada’s federal legal system. While the freedom to conduct a business is a common law right, it does not possess supralegislative status. Nevertheless, various constitutional rules — including those arising from Canada’s federal structure and from the Charter of Rights — afford a degree of protection to businesses and to business activities. The study notes the pervasive influence of federalism on business regulation in Canada. The rules allocating responsibility between the �Ϸ��վ and the provinces do not affect only the level of government at which regulatory laws are enacted, but also affect the form and content of those laws.

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Briefing - EU-US Trade and Technology Council: The end of the legislative cycle could mark a turning point - 14-06-2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMT

The European Union-United States Trade and Technology Council (TTC), which has been meeting twice a year since 2021, seeks to revitalise transatlantic cooperation, boost bilateral trade and investment, and strengthen the parties' technological and industrial leadership while preserving shared values. The bi-annual ministerial meetings steer cooperation within the TTC and guide its work in areas such as technology standards, secure supply chains, tech regulation, global trade challenges, climate and green technologies, investment screening and export controls. The TTC's first four meetings focused on launching the forum, shaping its agenda and establishing political alignment and convergence of views to pave the way for tangible outcomes. This included administrative cooperation on semiconductor supply chains and a shared understanding of issues related to artificial intelligence (AI). The fifth interim meeting in January 2024 served as preparation for the April 2024 ministerial in Leuven. The sixth ministerial meeting was the final one before the upcoming European �Ϸ��վ elections and the United States congressional and presidential elections later this year. This meetings saw further progress in AI policies, the development of a shared vision for 6G, initiatives to enhance interoperability and the creation of joint guidelines and recommendations for online platforms. Most observers believe that the TTC provides additional value to transatlantic trade and tech relations. With the degree of appreciation largely dependent on the expectations set for this collaborative forum. Nonetheless experts and observers are pointing to the need to reform the TTC. Recommendations include boosting the involvement of the European �Ϸ��վ and the US Congress, increasing engagement with stakeholders and partner countries, reducing the number of ministerial meetings to one per year, limiting the TTC's focus to a few realistic and ambitious priorities and creating a permanent secretariat-like structure responsible for the ongoing running of the TTC.

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Fichas temáticas sobre la EU - Las relaciones transatlánticas: los Estados Unidos y Canadá - 11-06-2024

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:55:27 GMT

La Unión Europea, los Estados Unidos y Canadá comparten los valores de la democracia, los derechos humanos, el Estado de Derecho y la libertad económica y política, y tienen intereses comunes en materia de política exterior y seguridad. La estrecha colaboración y las relaciones estratégicas con los Estados Unidos y Canadá siguen siendo una prioridad para la Unión.

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Análisis en profundidad - Reflections on the 2024 IMF Spring Meetings - 08-05-2024

Tue, 07 May 2024 22:00:00 GMT

The Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) convene finance ministers and central bank governors to participate in the highest-level decision-making bodies of the two institutions, as well as in various committees and groups that drive the agenda on issues related to the international monetary system and development policy. The 2024 Spring Meetings took place in Washington, D.C., United States from 15 to 20 April. This paper sumarises the main developments and outcomes of the 2024 Spring Meetings, focusing on IMF-related issues.

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Análisis en profundidad - Artificial intelligence (AI) and human rights: Using AI as a weapon of repression and its impact on human rights - 01-05-2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMT

This in-depth analysis (IDA) explores the most prominent actors, cases and techniques of algorithmic authoritarianism together with the legal, regulatory and diplomatic framework related to AI-based biases as well as deliberate misuses. With the world leaning heavily towards digital transformation, AI’s use in policy, economic and social decision-making has introduced alarming trends in repressive and authoritarian agendas. Such misuse grows ever more relevant to the European �Ϸ��վ, resonating with its commitment to safeguarding human rights in the context of digital trans-formation. By shedding light on global patterns and rapidly developing technologies of algorithmic authoritarianism, this IDA aims to produce a wider understanding of the complex policy, regulatory and diplomatic challenges at the intersection of technology, democracy and human rights. Insights into AI’s role in bolstering authoritarian tactics offer a foundation for �Ϸ��վ’s advocacy and policy interventions, underscoring the urgency for a robust international framework to regulate the use of AI, whilst ensuring that technological progress does not weaken fundamental freedoms. Detailed case studies and policy recommendations serve as a strategic resource for �Ϸ��վ’s initiatives: they highlight the need for vigilance and proactive measures by combining partnerships (technical assistance), industrial thriving (AI Act), influence (regulatory convergence) and strength (sanctions, export controls) to develop strategic policy approaches for countering algorithmic control encroachments.

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