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International Strategic Analysis

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Politics

Transforming the EU: Digital Services Need More Than Just the Digital Omnibus for Competitiveness

The European Commission proposed a digital omnibus to simplify regulations in the EU, but fails to achieve a transformative reform or the desired competitiveness. Changes are proposed in data regulations, particularly in the Data Act, although it presents deficiencies. The proposal includes modifications to the GDPR to address consumer fatigue with privacy consent notifications, with browser extensions as a solution.

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Politics

How can Europe reduce economic security risks?

Europe must implement risk mitigation strategies, adapting tools to a changing geopolitical context. It is recommended to reduce dependencies on critical materials and digital and financial sectors, identify critical points in supply chains and use the Anti-Coercion Instrument selectively. Additionally, it is suggested to use industrial policy tools and economic associations in a balanced way, avoiding penalizing partners in trade agreements.

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Technology

Strengthening local leadership and peer learning to improve education in Nepal.

Strengthening local leadership and peer learning in Nepal can improve education, as the lack of collaboration among municipalities, political rivalry and limited government support hinder the exchange of knowledge and educational innovations. The absence of a culture of sharing perpetuates isolation. Solutions are proposed such as strengthening networks, involving external partners and changing the culture of not sharing knowledge. This could drive collaboration and the exchange of successful experiences.

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Environment

Energy in the New Mediterranean Pact: Renewal, Perspectives and Options

The new Mediterranean Pact aims to renew Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, including renewable energy and decarbonization, by promoting investments, networks and integration into fossil-free European chains. The Pact drives collaboration in clean technologies, energy security and socio-economic development. A T-MED Investment Platform is proposed for renewable and hydrogen projects, as well as a regulatory mechanism to support energy reforms in the Mediterranean south.

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