Nearly 12 months since it was created, on May 15 and 16 the co-chairs of the U.S.-EU Technology and Trade Council (TTC) are meeting for the second time in Paris, France. The first meeting took place in Pittsburgh, PA last September – and the stated objective was to align U.S. and European approaches to key...
The future of Ukraine as an independent and sovereign country lies in the balance as Ukrainian and Russian forces fight in the south and along the country’s eastern flank. But, this war is not just about the future of Ukraine. There is much more at stake. What does this conflict mean for European security? Will...
In mid-March Intel announced a €17 billion investment to build two new chip factories in the City of Magdeburg. Intel’s decision is part of a €33 billion initial investment in Europe to create "a next-generation European chip ecosystem" and help tackle the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors. Why was Magdeburg the right location for Intel...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th has had a major impact on businesses active in the region – and on the global economy. After an initial trickle, many western firms are leaving Russia or have done so already. Others have reduced or paused their activities in Russia. The first to leave were major oil...