News & Analysis as of

European Union › National Security

The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of... more +
The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
Mayer Brown

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of July 14, 2025

Mayer Brown on

RUSSIA SANCTIONS - UK Lowers Oil Price Cap on Seaborn Russian Crude Oil, OFSI publishes related FAQs: On July 18, 2025, the UK Government, alongside the EU, announced that it will lower to Oil Price Cap on seaborne Russian...more

A&O Shearman

EU Defence Readiness Omnibus: New Investment Pathways for Private Capital

A&O Shearman on

The European Commission (EC) released a communication on 17 June 2025 to introduce the “Defence Readiness Omnibus”, the latest in a series of legislative “Omnibus” packages presented by the EC in 2025. The Defence Omnibus...more

Hogan Lovells

The EU Space Act: A new proposal, towards a European space economy

Hogan Lovells on

In a long-awaited move, the EU Commission has published a proposal for a new EU “Space Bill”. Set to enter into force in 2030, this piece of legislation is aimed at harmonising a fragmented legal environment, in order to...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – Impostor uses AI to imitate U.S. Secretary of State, EU unveils code of practice for AI regulations, AI-powered...

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

White & Case LLP

European Commission tables proposals to cut red tape for defence industry

White & Case LLP on

On 17 June 2025, the European Commission issued the Defence Readiness Omnibus, through which it proposes to amend key pieces of EU legislation to remove regulatory obstacles for the EU defence market. The initiative is part...more

Dacheng

Cross-Border Data Processing under the "Offshore Model": China's Regulatory Approach in Comparative Context

Dacheng on

As the digital economy continues to thrive and remote work becomes increasingly mainstream, an “offshore model” of business operation has emerged. Under this model, companies may provide services to users in a given...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU’s New Cybersecurity Law for the Space Sector

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on

On 25 June 2025, the European Commission announced its proposal for a “Space Act” that would introduce a new regulatory framework for EU space activities. The proposed framework includes cyber-resilience obligations for EU...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - June 2025

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on

Good Afternoon! The past couple of weeks in space policy news have been dominated by defense headlines. In the U.S., a “czar” was appointed to oversee the Golden Dome project and the Pentagon began looking into alternative...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Europe’s Sharpened Focus on Defense Creates M&A and Investment Opportunities

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on

Key Points - - The war in Ukraine has prompted a historic surge in European defense spending. - Governments in the EU and U.K. are stressing the need for innovation. They are increasingly turning to investment in small...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Next Steps in European Defense

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on

The United States and Europe are at a critical juncture with increasing demands on their defense industrial bases in the face of ongoing threats. Both sides of the Atlantic are focused on increasing defense spending,...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Global Trade in 2025: Outbound Investment Restrictions

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment on

Motivated by a rapidly evolving geopolitical climate, governments around the globe have increasingly scrutinized and intervened in transactions under foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regimes in recent years. Rising...more

DLA Piper

Revised EU FDI Screening Regulation’s Direction of Motion Following the European Parliament’s Review

DLA Piper on

The EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation (Regulation) entered into force in October 2020. It aims to create a cooperation mechanism which enables EU member states and the European Commission (EC) to...more

A&O Shearman

From open door to watchful gatekeeper: Greece adopts a foreign-investment screening mechanism

A&O Shearman on

On May 22, 2025, the Hellenic Parliament passed long-expected legislation to establish Greece’s first national mechanism for the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI) on grounds of national security and public order....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EU and UK Sanctions: New Sanctions Packages and Other Key Developments June 2, 2025

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on

The EU and UK sanctions regimes on Russia continue to expand as both jurisdictions seek to increase pressure on President Putin. As with previous recent packages, Russia’s military, energy and financial sectors have again...more

Jones Day

EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 121

Jones Day on

This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Syria sanctions lifted after decades

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on

On May 23, 2025, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 25 (GL 25), authorizing transactions prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. This comes 10...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: May 21, 2025, The I Want You Back Edition

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance...more

Morgan Lewis

FDI Enforcement Trends in EU, EU Member States, and UK: Q1 2025

Morgan Lewis on

In the first quarter of 2025, the approach of the European Union, EU member states, and the United Kingdom toward foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews continues to be cautious and is increasingly linked to security...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Cyber Defense Dialogues | 2025 NATO Summit | Episode 1

Morrison & Foerster LLP on

Ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit, hosts Lokke Moerel and Alex van der Wolk speak with top experts and policymakers about hybrid threats, strategic defense, and the shifting digital battlefield....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Sanctions Update: Further Sanctions Against Russia Introduced, More Syria Sanctions Lifted and First UK Prosecution for a...

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on

The UK’s sanctions regimes remain dynamic as they continue to respond to geopolitical changes. In recent weeks, the UK has enhanced its Russia sanctions, despite the uncertain direction of the international sanctions on...more

Hogan Lovells

Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

Hogan Lovells on

At a time of marked geopolitical uncertainty, governments around Europe are committing to meaningful increases in defence spending, whilst also looking to private capital and investment to supplement public funds. This in...more

White & Case LLP

Critical (minerals) mass: Minerals security in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment

White & Case LLP on

In the past five years, the acceleration of the energy transition, geopolitical pressures and political volatility have brought critical minerals to the fore. Energy security now extends to the reliable and adequate supply of...more

White & Case LLP

The Big Bang? European Commission unveils proposals to support surge in defence spending, reduce reliance on third countries

White & Case LLP on

On 19 March 2025, the European Commission unveiled new draft measures to help Member States ramp up defence spending by 2030 among mounting concerns about Europe's security. The proposals reflect a renewed push to coordinate...more

Hogan Lovells

End-to-end encryption: obstacle or pillar of national security?

Hogan Lovells on

In the face of rising cybercrime, end-to-end encryption has become a point of tension between the protection of secrets, public security, and technological sovereignty. At stake: preserving encryption as a safeguard for...more

Jones Day

EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 120

Jones Day on

This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not...more

305 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 13
Next »

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up Log in
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide