Afghanistan: Government, Public Sector

The European Union is considering a new foreign investment regime as part of a potential Industrial Accelerator Act that would require pre-clearance for certain investments in strategic EU manufacturing sectors, including greenfield investments. The proposed mandatory clearance regime introduces conditions affecting ownership, technology transfer, workforce composition, and supply chains that could fundamentally reshape how foreign investors structure and operate their EU investments. As the proposal moves

The European Union is fundamentally reshaping how it regulates space infrastructure, moving beyond viewing it as merely a commercial or scientific endeavor to treating it as critical digital infrastructure essential to modern economies.

The European Chemicals Agency is launching two specialized webinars in 2026 to help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises navigate complex chemical regulatory requirements. These sessions will cover poison centre notification procedures and the process for applying for reduced regulatory fees, reflecting ECHA's enhanced commitment to supporting smaller businesses in meeting their compliance obligations.