The European Commission’s announcement in January 2026 that it would soon propose „EU Inc.” – a pan-European legal framework for innovative companies – marks an inflection point in the Union’s long-standing struggle to reconcile regulatory harmonisation with Member State sovereignty.[1] Commission…
Entangled with Power: Law, Security, and the Race for Quantum Supremacy
The OECD’s December 2025 overview of national quantum strategies arrives at a significant moment in the governance of quantum technologies. As of late 2025, governments worldwide have committed an estimated USD 55.7 billion to quantum science and technology since 2013, with…
How Does the Common Agricultural Policy Protect EU Food Security?
by Mokhtar Ben mlouka (Policy Intern at CELI)
Really on Track to Net-Zero Emissions? Policy Gaps in International Commitment Persisting at COP30
by Linh Dang (Policy Intern at CELI)
AI Strategy Considerations in the MENA Region: Challenges and Opportunities
by Douaa Dridi (Policy Intern at CELI)
Who Owns Your DNA? Exploring the WHO’s New Guidance for Genome Data
The collection, use, and sharing of human genome data has become a cornerstone of modern science, healthcare innovation, and commercial development. Yet as its use expands, encompassing precision medicine and ancestry testing to vaccine development and agricultural bioengineering, it raises complex…
European Defence Readiness 2030: Policy Responses to Security Challenges
The European Union’s White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030[1], published in March 2025, outlines a framework for addressing security concerns amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The document states that Russia’s defense expenditures are projected to reach 9% of GDP in 2025,…
The EU’s AI Continent Action Plan: A Bold Step Towards Global AI Leadership
As Europe positions itself in the global artificial intelligence race, the European Commission has launched an ambitious roadmap to catapult the EU to the forefront of AI innovation and adoption. On April 9, 2025, the Commission unveiled its AI Continent Action…
Beyond 3%: EARTO’s Strategic Vision for Innovation-Driven Growth in the EU
In an era where technological advancements shape economies and societies, the European Union reaches a turning point. The European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO) has recently released a compelling paper outlining a strategic vision for enhancing economic prosperity across…
Mitigating Risks in Generative AI: A Guide to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
by Mónika Mercz The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released NIST-AI-600-1, Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework: Generative Artificial Intelligence Profile[1] on July 26, 2024. The document is a cross-sectoral profile of the AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF…