News Status of the Implementation of the National Security Strategy On November 5, 2024, the German Bundestag debated the status of the implementation of the National Security Strategy (NSS). The NSS was adopted in 2022 and sets out the guidelines for Germany’s security policy. Main Points of the Debate: Threats to Security: Members of the Bundestag … Read more
Increased Flexibility for the African Development Fund Bonn, November 5, 2024 (hib) – The Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a series of measures to increase the flexibility and effectiveness of the fund’s operations. The ADF is the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, providing financial … Read more
Germany and China Hold 5th High-Level Security Dialogue Berlin, November 5, 2024 – The German and Chinese governments held their fifth high-level security dialogue in Berlin today. The dialogue was led by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Key Topics Discussed The dialogue covered a wide range … Read more
Far More than Waste Separation and Bottle Deposits: Federal Government Introduces New Article on Circular Economy November 5, 2024 On November 5, 2024, the Federal Government published an article entitled “Viel mehr als Mülltrennung und Dosenpfand” (“Far More than Waste Separation and Bottle Deposits”) outlining its plans to transition to a circular economy. The article … Read more
Participate in the Morning Session on “Algorithms, Prices, and Consumer Manipulation” November 5, 2024 The French Ministry of Economy and Finance invites you to participate in a morning session on the topic of “Algorithms, Prices, and Consumer Manipulation.” The event will take place on November 5, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the … Read more
Tax Authority (DAJ) Letter – The Council for Taxation Proposals to Strengthen Equality Among Citizens in Taxation of Income On November 5, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance published a letter from the Tax Authority (DAJ) on the Council for Taxation proposals to enhance equality among citizens in income taxation. Proposals for Reforming … Read more
Letter from the DAJ – A Contractual Arrangement Comprising a Grant Agreement and a Promise to Purchase for the Purpose of Carrying Out Work Constitutes a Public Works Contract November 5, 2024 Paris, France – The French Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Legal Affairs Directorate (DAJ) has issued a letter clarifying that a contractual arrangement … Read more
DAJ Letter: When a Contracting Authority, Victim of a Scam, Pays Part of the Public Contract Payment into a Fraudulent Bank Account, It Remains Liable for These Sums to the Contractor, the True Creditor Summary: On November 5, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Legal Affairs Department (DAJ) published a letter addressing a … Read more
EU Court Ruling Restricts Third-Country Bidders’ Access to EU Public Contracts Date: November 5, 2024 Source: French Ministry of Economy and Finance (economie.gouv.fr) The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a landmark ruling that limits the access of economic operators from third countries to EU public contracts. According to the court, … Read more
French Court of Auditors Report on Artificial Intelligence in Public Policy: The Example of the Ministry of Economy and Finance Summary On November 5, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance published a report by the Court of Auditors on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public policy. The report specifically examined the … Read more