Saving Energy and Homegrown Renewables Can Get Europe Through Winter Without Russian LNG, Say Ukrainian Campaigners
Razom We Stand urges EU governments to cut gas demand, expand domestic renewable energy and maintain the 1 January 2027 ban on Russian LNG, amid surging European gas prices.
EU Pay Transparency Rules Force Companies to Rethink Recruitment and Employer Communications
European employers face new requirements concerning salary disclosure, recruitment practices and gender pay reporting. However, uneven implementation across member states is creating a complicated compliance environment for businesses operating internationally.
Influencer Marketing Faces Greater Scrutiny as UK Regulator Tightens Advertising Guidance
Updated British advertising guidance places renewed emphasis on transparent sponsorship disclosures, commercial relationships and the responsibilities of brands working with online creators. The changes reflect growing regulatory attention to an industry where the distinction between personal recommendations and paid promotion is frequently unclear.
European Consumer Confidence Falls Ahead of Winter Shopping Season as Inflation Pressures Return
European households have become more pessimistic about their financial prospects, according to the European Commission’s latest survey. The deterioration comes as retailers prepare for the year’s most commercially important shopping period, raising questions about consumer spending, promotional strategies and the outlook for businesses.
Social Media Overtakes News Websites as Corporate Communications Enter a New Era
The Reuters Institute’s 2026 Digital News Report identifies a significant change in how audiences encounter news. For companies, public affairs professionals and communications agencies, the growing importance of social platforms presents new questions about reputation, message control and the relationship between organisations and traditional media.
EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement Opens New Commercial Opportunities for European Exporters
Six months after the provisional application of the EU–Mercosur interim trade agreement began, European businesses have access to new tariff preferences and improved trading conditions across four major South American markets. The agreement presents opportunities for exporters, manufacturers and service providers, although commercial and regulatory barriers remain.
Europe’s New Greenwashing Rules Force Brands to Rethink Environmental Marketing
New EU restrictions on environmental claims are changing how companies advertise products, present sustainability credentials and communicate with consumers. The rules place greater emphasis on verifiable evidence and could require substantial changes to established marketing practices.
