While the EU’s Omnibus proposal aims to reduce the number of companies within the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by an estimated 80%, it also aims to streamline regulatory demands and give wave 2 and 3 companies more time – helping businesses focus more effectively on sustainability. The ‘stop-the-clock’ directive has officially…
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. Inflation in the Euro Area rose to 1.9% in February, up from 1.7% in January, marking a modest but notable pick up in price growth. While inflation remains just below the European Central Bank’s 2% target, the disinflation phase is evidently…
The European Central Bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 2% at its final meeting of the year signals a continued commitment to fighting inflation, even as growth across the euro area remains uneven. As 2026 approaches, it appears that rates have reached near the bottom of the cycle — the ECB are unlikely…
Emeritus Professor Joe Nellis is economic adviser at MHA, the accountancy and advisory firm. The European Central Bank’s decision to hold the deposit rate at 2% at its March meeting is no surprise – it wouldn’t have been one a month ago either. However, the rules of the game have changed. While inflation across the…
What we care for, we protect. Earth Day is far more than a symbolic occasion. It is a practical opportunity to reassess their environmental impact and to implement meaningful, measurable changes – for the planet and for themselves. “While long-term sustainability strategies are essential, immediate actions and practical steps can significantly reduce a company’s ecological…
Navigating the fast-changing world of e-invoicing regulations just got easier! We’re excited to announce the launch of our interactive E-Invoicing Navigator, designed to provide you with up-to-date e-invoicing compliance information across key jurisdictions. Ongoing updates User-friendly interface Cross-jurisdictional resource Stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure your business is always compliant, without the hassle! Whether…
E-invoicing – Why it’s a critical consideration for multi-national businesses E-invoicing is fast approaching implementation in the EU as part of the VIDA (VAT in the Digital Age) programme. VIDA is mandatory and requires all B2B transactions between EU-established businesses to adopt e-invoicing across the EU by 2030, with digital real-time reporting to tax authorities…
Many argue that the European Union (EU) is shifting its environmental policy focus from biodiversity protection to prioritizing climate change mitigation. Considering the EU’s use of legal instruments, including the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and the Nature Restoration Law, efforts are underway to streamline the renewable energy transition, sometimes at the expense of environmental…
The EU Pay Transparency Directive: What is it and who does it apply to? The Directive mandates that all EU member states implement laws to promote pay transparency and close the gender pay gap. Each member state is responsible for enacting its own legislation to meet the directives goals by June 2026. The directive also…