Regulatory
Trump to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead health department
The choice will roil many public health experts after his years of touting debunked claims that vaccines cause autism.
Exxon chief has climate warning for US Republicans
The law barring Trump from pulling out of NATO is ‘not airtight,’ expert says
US Fed’s Powell says Trump can’t fire him
Business leaders are worried about JD Vance and the future of the GOP
France plans ban on nicotine pouches
US to probe Chinese telco hacks that targeted Trump, Vance
POLITICO reported Friday that federal investigators for now believe the Chinese targeted communications data from phones of roughly 40 people.
New EU rules aim to protect your money from cyber threats
July’s major IT outage served as a wake-up call. But can the EU’s regulatory response make a difference?
The future is bright for beer – given the right policy framework
Beer plays an important role in Europe’s economy, but excise burdens, production costs and the post-Covid environment are putting pressure on the sector’s ability to act as a motor for the whole economy.
Meet Elon Musk’s man in Washington
The SpaceX billionaire is forging new ties with a federal telecom official who could help funnel billions of dollars to his company if Trump is elected.
Elon Musk’s politics are crashing hard into his business
It’s now more difficult than ever to separate Elon Musk the businessman from Musk the political figure.
Nonprofits lead the way on Marburg vaccines
Private sector has little enthusiasm for developing treatments for neglected tropical diseases.
Europe’s privacy patrol is spoiling Big Tech’s AI party
New leadership in Dublin has put the EU’s privacy regulators on a collision course with Big Tech.
EU’s three biggest countries push for bank deregulation
Request comes amid Macron’s warning that the EU “could die” if its economy falls behind global rivals.
After US, Europe probes Chinese car software
Brussels is in the hot seat to act on cyber-hacking threats stemming from Chinese connected cars.
Don’t force us to invest in Britain, City warns Labour
Industry fears ‘blunt regulatory requirement’ from the UK to boost sluggish growth.
Building a future-proof regulatory system
Simpler, faster, better – let’s not miss the opportunity to revamp the EU pharmaceutical regulatory framework to transform lives.
Trump promises to ‘take other countries’ jobs’ with ‘lowest taxes’
Trump previewed a sprawling manufacturing overhaul aimed at “relocating entire industries” into the U.S.
Only bold reform will expand access to innovative medicines in the UK
Greater collaboration between industry, government, policymakers and the NHS will be critical for treatment options in the UK to match the pace of scientific innovation. What is our route to achieving timely patient access across the country like our European neighbours?
Meta’s Nick Clegg tears into Rishi Sunak’s AI doomerism
The Meta exec and former deputy PM said Britain had “wasted a huge amount of time” focusing on the gloomy risks of artificial intelligence.
FS policy: 20 people to meet at Labour’s conference
Looking to influence financial services policy but unsure who to meet at Labour’s inaugural party conference in Liverpool this weekend? Politicians, advisers or policy wonks: We’ve got …
EU forms investors club amid tech doom and gloom
Investors are tipped to co-invest in capital-intensive tech alongside the EU’s fund.
WHO approves Bavarian Nordic’s mpox vaccine
Manufacturer Bavarian Nordic said it could produce another 50 million doses with new manufacturing processes and partners.
‘Everyone’s mad’: Inside crypto’s civil war over the US elections
Crypto industry players are at odds over how to influence races for the White House and Congress.
UK braces for damning report into 2017 Grenfell Tower blaze
Keir Starmer will address parliament as report on 2017 blaze that killed 72 — and exposed deep divisions in the U.K. capital — is published.
Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.
Empowering the EU’s road transport industry
The EU’s road transport sector faces critical challenges. The IRU’s roadmap urges policymakers to enact supportive legislation to ensure the EU’s economic and environmental goals are met.
New mandate, new opportunity: A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences
We have an important chance to regain Europe’s edge in one of its most important sectors – and, in turn, help people live longer and feel better.
Trump tries to stay on message — sort of
He still wasn’t able to resist railing off the cuff against Harris.