EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026
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EU Regulatory Outlook: The Way Ahead for 2026

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This article outlines recent key regulatory developments in the sustainability space in the EU and outlines what C-Suite executives should expect in 2026 while operating in or doing business with the bloc.

This article outlines recent key regulatory developments in the sustainability space in the EU and outlines what C-Suite executives should expect in 2026 while operating in or doing business with the bloc.

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Lucas Bergkamp

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