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October 15, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on October 15, 2025
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The European Commission’s proposed Digital Fairness Act (DFA) seeks to strengthen consumer protection in online markets by addressing manipulative design practices, deceptive personalisation, and opaque influencer marketing.
September 30, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on September 30, 2025
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The European Commission’s new Action Plan for Affordable Energy is a mix of contradictory policies could result in higher costs, greater market uncertainty, and slower progress toward a genuine energy union.
September 23, 2025
Published by IBL on September 23, 2025
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As the EU prepares to fully implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January 2026, concerns are mounting that this flagship climate policy could backfire, increasing costs for European businesses and consumers while sparking international trade disputes.
August 28, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on August 28, 2025
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The European Union has committed to reaching climate neutrality by 2050, with a proposed 90% emissions reduction target for 2040. A Linear Route to Net Zero, assesses the economic and political feasibility of this goal.
August 25, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on August 25, 2025
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The European Commission’s Simplification Agenda aims to boost competitiveness by cutting reporting requirements by 25% and reducing regulatory costs for businesses by up to €40 billion, as outlined in the 2025 Competitiveness Compass.
August 19, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on August 19, 2025
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The EU–US trade deal was reached under the shadow of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and growing fears of a transatlantic trade war.
