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Open Olympics 2026: progress and challenges

Open Contracting Partnership

Many of you will know that weve always been interested in opening up and improving the procurement and contracts that underpin mega-sporting events, which have – all too-often been – vectors for cronyism, corruption or massive mis-spending. Nine implementing bodies are involved, with Simico S.p.A. of allocated funds.

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A Masquerade Ball – EPPO uncovers EUR 200M in customs duties and VAT due

Import and Trade Remedies

The EPPO has the power to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment crimes against the EU budget, such as fraud, corruption or serious cross border fraud. Notably, participation of EU Member States in EPPO is for now optional, with Member States such as Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Poland and Sweden not participating (so far).

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Red Eagle v. Colombia: Colombia’s Decisions to Protect Páramos Do Not Constitute a Violation of the Minimum Standard of Treatment vis-à-vis an Investor with No Vested Right

Kluwer Arbitration

To obtain an environmental license, the investor must obtain approval from the environmental authority of (i) an Environmental Impact Assessment and (ii) an Environmental Management Plan (“PMA”). The ANM further reiterated this in April, August 2017, and December 2019.

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Red Eagle v. Colombia: Colombia’s Decisions to Protect Páramos Do Not Constitute a Violation of the Minimum Standard of Treatment vis-à-vis an Investor with No Vested Right

Kluwer Arbitration

To obtain an environmental license, the investor must obtain approval from the environmental authority of (i) an Environmental Impact Assessment and (ii) an Environmental Management Plan (“PMA”). The ANM further reiterated this in April, August 2017, and December 2019.

Balance 52
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The Right to Regulate in the EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Agreement: What Lessons for Investment Protection?

Kluwer Arbitration

These lawmaking standards can be divided as follows: Advance publication of proposals for laws and regulations of general application , as well as of documents providing sufficient details about such proposals, to enable investors to assess the extent to which their interests might be affected (Article 8, no. Article 25 (no.

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Pre-Ιnvestment Expenditures, Defining an Investment, and a Problem of Translations: Patel Engineering v the Republic of Mozambique

Kluwer Arbitration

Investors frequently make expenditures in the preparatory phase of an investment, such as environmental impact assessments , scientific surveys, or financial advice. When are these expenditures considered an investment?