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This Week in Finance — Brussels (#28, 2026)

This Week in Finance — Brussels (#28, 2026)

Artificial Intelligence Act implementation changes; EU adopts new sanctions on Russia and Belarus; ECB amends TARGET-ECB conditions; Investment firm execution standards updated; Measures on digital identity wallets.

This Week in Defence — Brussels (#28, 2026)

This Week in Defence — Brussels (#28, 2026)

EU announces 21st Russia sanctions package; further restrictions on Russian and Belarusian defence sectors; overhaul of oil, gas, and crypto regulations.

This Week in Energy — Brussels (#28, 2026)

This Week in Energy — Brussels (#28, 2026)

New Commission recommendations on methane import enforcement; major expansion of Russia energy, commodity sanctions; guidance adopted for methane penalties; Belgium and Croatia granted tax breaks for port electricity, fuel.

This Week in Agri-Food — Brussels (#28, 2026)

This Week in Agri-Food — Brussels (#28, 2026)

Parliament adopts fertiliser aid regulation; new animal feed authorisations; African swine fever zones updated; Lebanon PRIMA Agreement finalised; HPAI trade restrictions for US poultry.

This Week in Arts & Culture — Brussels (#28, 2026)

This Week in Arts & Culture — Brussels (#28, 2026)

Commission approves Paramount/Warner merger with conditions; AI Act transparency guidelines issued; TikTok preliminary DSA breach findings; Google fined under DMA; AliExpress fined under DSA.

This Week in Automotive — Brussels (#28, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Brussels (#28, 2026)

Automotive circularity Regulation (EU) 2026/1738 enters Official Journal; Commission finalises real-world CO2 data rules for trucks; new Euro 7 battery and brake testing requirements published; sector-specific antitrust and aid actions; Council reviews fuel tax derogation for Croatia.

This Week in Automotive — Ottawa (#27, 2026)

This Week in Automotive — Ottawa (#27, 2026)

Federal government maintains A+ rating for internal trade; Tribunal to continue duties on corrosion-resistant steel from Türkiye and Vietnam; Motor vehicle sales dip though revenue advances; Competition Bureau seeks feedback on cartel enforcement guidelines; Manufacturing sales rise, driven by mo...