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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Upcoming Changes in Defense Related Procurement: What You Need to Know

Womble Bond Dickinson on 7/24/2024

When we talk about defense related procurement, we're referring to defense and security contracts which are public contracts. Defense procurement reform has been a significant topic on the House of Commons agenda for...more

How U.S. National Security Policy Impacts Your Company’s Data Policies

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP on 5/25/2022

Even a layperson understands that the U.S. government regulates the export of military hardware. Defense contractors involved in such international transactions adhere to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation, or ITAR...more

Update on recent US sanctions developments - Nord Stream 2 sanctions and Exxon Mobil decision

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 1/30/2020

This briefing is intended to provide an update on two recent developments under the US sanctions regime. ..The first one is the introduction of US sanctions related to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, which threaten to...more

Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: France

White & Case LLP on 1/3/2020

In December 2018, a new decree expanded the scope of the French national security review, especially in the technology sector In May 2019, the so-called “PACTE” Law strengthened the powers of French authorities in case of...more

Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: Finland

White & Case LLP on 1/2/2020

Deals are generally not blocked in Finland - The Finnish government views foreign ownership positively as a catalyst for increasing internationalization and competitiveness. Deals are only restricted when they meet very...more

ADG Insights | No, it's not only about China: Why EU businesses need to know about US Department of Defense and other US...

Hogan Lovells on 9/5/2019

Through ADG Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace, defense, and government services (ADG) industry. Our ADG industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients...more