Europe

Energy Firms Snap Up Russian Gas as Europe Seeks Alternatives

February 28, 2022

European leaders talking up plans to wean the continent off Russian natural gas are facing a harsh reality: energy companies are buying more as the war rages in Ukraine.

Wild Commodity Swings Signal Risk of Shortages in Ukraine Attack

February 25, 2022

Bloomberg

Wild price swings underscore just how sensitive commodity markets are to any possible disruptions to supplies.

What’s at Stake for Global Economy as Russia Standoff Escalates

February 24, 2022

Bloomberg

A world economy that’s still recovering from COVID-19 faces new risks as the standoff between the West and Russia escalates.

EU to Enforce ‘Ethical’ Supply Chain With Stiff New Fines

February 23, 2022

Bloomberg

The European Union’s ethical supply chain rules are a “game changer” but must be backed by “dissuasive” sanctions, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said.

Unethical Firms Risk Massive Bills in EU Supply Chain Crackdown

February 22, 2022

Bloomberg

Global firms from mining to fashion risk massive compensation payouts in a proposed European Union crackdown on human-rights abuses and environmental breaches set to be unveiled this week.

What Is CO2 Removal? How to Avoid Buying Dodgy Carbon Offsets

February 15, 2022

Bloomberg

The challenge of carbon removal is overwhelming.

EU Offers Ambitious Chips Law That May Struggle to Deliver Funds

February 9, 2022

Bloomberg

The European Union unveiled its plan to use its economic leverage to attract large semiconductor producers like Intel Corp. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., but reaching the full 45 billion euro ($51.4 billion) price tag depends on a controversial and untested method of subsidizing production.

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Watch: The Future of the U.S. and EU’s Trading Relationship

January 20, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Laura Fraedrich, senior counsel for global trade and national security with Lowenstein Sandler LLP, brings us up to date on the warming of relations between the U.S. and European Union.

EU to Stage Large-Scale Cyberattack Exercise on Supply Chains

January 12, 2022

Bloomberg

European Union governments will launch later this week a large-scale simulation of cyberattacks against multiple member states.

Firms Hit by New Brexit Red Tape as IT System Stops Trucks

January 4, 2022

Bloomberg

U.K. traders are falling foul of a new IT system policing goods crossing the English Channel, as companies grapple with a fresh wave of post-Brexit red tape.

Europe

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in Europe. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance across Europe’s 50 sovereign states and four dependencies - addressing a range of challenges such as varying regulations, developing customs and tax laws and government controlled exchange rates.