Exploring Ukrainian Business Integration with EU Experts

This week we had a very productive meeting with Marcin Nowacki, co-chair of the EU-Ukraine Civil Society Platform at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, and Oleksandr Kamenets, representative of the Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
EIAS Briefing Seminar explores the future of EU-Sri Lanka relations

The European Institute of Asian Studies (EIAS), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka, hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled “EU-Sri Lanka Relations: Potential for Stronger Ties and New Economic Opportunities – A Vision for Sri Lanka.”
Davos 2024: Ukraine’s Resilience Takes Center Stage Amid Global Diplomacy

Every year, Davos, a tranquil Swiss ski resort, becomes the epicentre of global dialogue and decision-making as it hosts the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting.
Unprecedented Third Term Victory for DPP: Taiwan Elects Lai Ching-te Amidst Rising Tensions

Taiwan has made history by electing Lai Ching-te as its president, marking an unprecedented third consecutive term for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
European Parliament Plenary, Strasbourg, 15-18 January 2024. A Brief Overview.

Each month the European Parliament de-camps to Strasbourg for its Plenary Session. This is where, over a four day period, MEPs will debate and vote on legislative and other proposals.
U.S. and U.K. Conduct Airstrikes in the Red Sea Amid Escalating Tensions

In a meticulously coordinated effort, the United States and Great Britain spearheaded an allied coalition response to the continued Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, thus underlining the commitment to ensuring maritime security.
Mongolia-EU Cooperation: Nurturing a Thriving Partnership

Mongolia, a nation nestled between Russia and China, has been forging dynamic partnerships on the global stage, and its collaboration with the European Union (EU) stands out as a testament to the mutual benefits of international cooperation.
Ukraine is only “moderately prepared” to enter EU Single Market, according to European Commission internal document

One of the most beneficial aspects of Ukraine’s future membership of the European Union will be access to the Single Market, which allows free movement of goods, services, capital and citizens by removing technical, legal and bureaucratic barriers.
Belgian Presidency of the European Council sets out priorities for next 6 months

The New Year marked the start of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. After having held the presidency for six months, Spain is passing the torch to Belgium.
New transparency rules will help EU member states collect VAT from overseas sellers from Jan. 1st 2024

New transparency rules come into force this January 1st that will help EU Member States to crack down on Value-Added Tax (VAT) fraud.