Cybersecurity
From stricter reporting rules to a new cyber threat hub, the EU is upgrading its cybersecurity law
The European Union is set to make major upgrades to its bloc-wide cybersecurity framework for the first time in years.
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Cybersecurity
Why ‘fire drills’ are key for cybersecurity
Experts are urging organizations across sectors to prepare for cyber attacks. The call to action comes as the prevalence of cyber attacks continues to rise.
Trade and Investment
Lo que el mundo piensa sobre el nuevo plan de impuestos a los vehículos eléctricos de EE. UU.
Varios países y empresas han pedido que se reforme el plan de desgravación fiscal de los vehículos eléctricos en EE. UU., argumentando que podría perturbar el sector y violar las normas d...
Trade and Investment
What the world thinks about the new US electric vehicle tax plan
Several countries and companies have called for reforms to the US EV tax break plan, arguing that it could disrupt the industry and violate free trade rules.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Inflation’s paradigm shift, explained
Optimists initially described the global inflationary surge as transitory. But higher prices may prove more intransigent and volatile than expected.
Cybersecurity
Europe is bolstering energy sector resilience. But cyber risk remains a major vulnerability
Significant and sustained cyberattacks on Europe's energy infrastructure could have devastating consequences on the already strained sector.
Internet Governance
What happens when the internet shuts down?
The frequency and duration of internet shutdowns worldwide is increasing, experts say. But so are efforts to document shutdowns and keep people online.
强制要求开启网络摄像头是否会侵犯人权？
荷兰一家法院裁定，公司要求员工开启摄像头的做法违反了《欧洲人权公约》；如今，远程工作已经成为企业的“新常态”；论坛的《卓越工作框架》报告指出：“在发达经济体中，相当大一部分劳动力将持续采取远程或混合工作模式”。
Future of Work
Could a webcam-on policy violate human rights? A Dutch court thinks so
Over two years after COVID-19 forced companies to embrace remote work, employees and employers are still navigating workplace and private life boundaries.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence image generators bring delight - and concern
The number of AI text to image generators is increasing rapidly, giving the public an array of new tools to create digital imagery. But there are some growing concerns
Financial and Monetary Systems
The International Monetary Fund: What does the world’s ‘financial firefighter’ do?
The IMF monitors the economic health of member countries and steps in to provide loans and other forms of assistance to governments in economic distress.
Cybersecurity
New European Union cybersecurity proposal takes aim at cybercrime
The proposed law, titled the Cyber Resilience Act, would cover everything from computers and mobile phones to smart kitchen appliances and digital children’s toys.
Sustainable Finance and Investment
Norway's massive sovereign-wealth fund sets net-zero goals
Norway's sovereign-wealth fund announced this week that it aims to have every company in its portfolio reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
International Security
Who are the Blue Helmets? UN peacekeeping, explained
United Nations peacekeeping operations are not deployed to fight wars, but rather to help countries transition out of conflict.
Mobility
El billete de tránsito de 9 euros de Alemania reduce 1,8 millones de toneladas de CO2
Alemania ofrece billetes mensuales ultra económicos de 9 euros para todo el transporte público local, en un esfuerzo por aliviar la carga de la inflación y los altos costes energéticos.