How doing business with a Japanese company?
For Westerners, Japan is like another world: another language, another culture, but also another way of doing business, which requires being well understood when dealing with a Japanese company. UNDERSTANDING THE HIERARCHY Contrary to popular belief, the hierarchy in Japanese enterprise is very egalitarian and democratic, where power tends to be more centralised in a […]
New liability rules on products and AI to protect consumers and foster innovation
The Commission adopted end of September two proposals to adapt liability rules to the digital age, circular economy and the impact of global value chains.
The supply chains disruptions: analysis and impact on economic sectors
Supply Chain disruption : what's the situation in your sector?
Consultation / Call for evidence on New EU legislative initiative for associations: speak up your voice !
The EC has launched a call for evidence and public consultation on a proposal for a legislative initiative on cross-border activities of associations. Feedback from stakeholders will be collected until 28 October
What do you think about a EU framework for sustainable food?
In the context of a strategy which aims to support the transition to a sustainable food system, the European Commission announced an initiative for a Framework for Sustainable Food Systems which will be putted forward in 2023. This survey will gather the views of SMEs to this policy initiative.
Implementation of the European product rules: the Blue Guide 2022 is published
The Commission published the ‘Blue Guide on the implementation of the product rules 2022’. The Guide is meant for a better understanding of EU product rules and facilitation of their uniform application across sectors throughout the Single Market.
