EU’s First Joint Defence Procurement Deal
The European Parliament has taken a significant step in enhancing the defence industry and international relations with its first-ever joint procurement agreement for defence. Named the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Agreement (EDIRPA), this project was initiated in response to the war in Ukraine.
Combating Fragmentation of Demand EDIRPA seeks to address the long-standing fragmentation ...
The EU Supply Chain Act is Coming – Are You Ready?
The European Union will soon require thousands of large companies to actively identify and reduce human rights abuses and environmental damage in their supply chains. This new EU regulation will also cover foreign businesses with operations in the region, including American companies.
The European Parliament approved a draft of the rules in June, 2023. Now EU members ...