The EU seeks to deepen trade with partners such as Canada, Japan, and the UK, considering rules of origin and expanding the Pan-Euro-Med free trade area. It also plans to cooperate with CPTPP countries and discuss digital trade and agreements with Mercosur. Plurilateral coalitions in the WTO could modernize trade rules. The EU and Germany need new agreements and alliances in a conflictive geo-economic environment.
It’s time to create an independent European Digital Authority to strengthen the position of the European Union vis-à-vis the United States and avoid blackmail, which would protect the integrity of EU laws, promoting competition and innovation.
On the Reimagine Rural podcast, Tony Pipa and Tyler Malone in Ord, Nebraska, discuss the importance of rural hospitals for community development and health. Malone highlights their essential role in the local economy and well-being, and the adverse effects of their closure. Financing models, such as Critical Access Hospitals, and the influence of federal policies are addressed. The need for diverse funding sources for hospital construction and equipment is also emphasized.
European exports are affected by the decrease in demand from the US and China. The EU seeks to strengthen global alliances and diversify its exports, focusing on the 70% of its added value generated in other trading partners.
Concepción Escobar Hernández (1959-2025) stood out in International Law and at the Royal Elcano Institute. Recognized for her excellence in research, teaching, and international legal advisory work in organizations such as the UN, the Council of Europe, and the European Union. Her commitment to global justice and human rights influenced international doctrine and legal diplomacy, contributing to International Humanitarian Law. Her legacy will endure through her publications and her formative work in the academic and diplomatic sphere.
