European Union: Strategy

The SME Enhance scheme offers non-repayable grants to eligible small and medium enterprises for productive investments that support expansion, diversification, and innovation. With grants ranging from €10,000 to €128,400, businesses can part-finance equipment, machinery, and operational improvements that strengthen competitiveness and long-term performance.

Die neue EU-Verpackungsverordnung (PPWR) ist seit dem 12. August 2026 geltendes Recht und betrifft alle Unternehmen, die mit Verpackungen oder verpackten Produkten arbeiten. Während viele Verantwortliche im Sommerurlaub waren, veröffentlichte die Europäische Kommission eine Woche vor Anwendungsbeginn praxisrelevante FAQ, die neue Anforderungen an Konformitätserklärungen, Lieferantenmanagement und Dokumentationspflichten mit sich bringen. Unternehmen stehen nun vor der Herausforderun

Germany is positioning itself to become Europe's dominant military power through an extensive defense modernization program that will run through 2039. With defense spending more than doubling since 2020 and investments spanning space, AI, drones, and long-range capabilities, Berlin's military ascendance creates both opportunities and tensions with traditional European defense leaders like France and Poland.

The mechanics are simple. 80% of qualifying net IP profit is exempt from corporate income tax. Only the remaining 20% is taxed, at the 15% corporate rate — which lands you at an effective rate of roughly 3% on qualifying IP income.

A recent Workplace Relations Commission decision highlights the risks of relying on AI-generated legal submissions in employment disputes, as an adjudicator dismissed a former Ryanair cabin crew member's claim after finding he failed to engage substantively with evidence. The case demonstrates how well-documented employer defenses can expose the limitations of AI-drafted claims that lack genuine engagement with contractual and evidential details.

The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements, with critical notification obligations taking effect in September 2026.

The SME Enhance scheme offers non-repayable grants to eligible small and medium enterprises for productive investments that support expansion, diversification, and innovation. With grants ranging from €10,000 to €128,400, businesses can part-finance equipment, machinery, and operational improvements that strengthen competitiveness and long-term performance.

Many people plan for an idealized retirement filled with travel and leisure, but what happens when reality diverges from expectations? This article explores the financial flexibility needed to navigate early retirement, changing priorities, market volatility, and unexpected life circumstances that can reshape your retirement journey in Spain.

What if your financial circumstances in 2036 look completely different from what you planned in 2026? This article explores why expats living in Spain need flexible financial arrangements that can adapt to life's unexpected changes, from property sales to relocations to longer lifespans.

Comprehensive Overview of the Key Economic Trends and Developments Reported Across Cyprus This Week

Comprehensive Overview of the Key Economic Trends and Developments Reported Across Cyprus This Week

Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a key component of Portugal’s tax system. This article outlines the different VAT rates, the rules for the taxation of goods and services, and special considerations for certain types of supplies.