French Presidential elections final and next steps
Emmanuel Macron was reelected President of the Republic for a second 5-year term this evening, April 24th.
Outcomes – First round of the French Presidential Election
The first round of the presidential election was held yesterday, April 10th. Below are their respective scores. Only the two highest-scoring candidates in the first round will go face-to-face in the second round.
President Macron presents the French EU Presidency priorities before the European Parliament
President Macron presents the French EU Presidency priorities before the European Parliament On Wednesday January 19th, Emmanuel expanded on the French EU Presidency priorities before the European Parliament. Broadly speaking, President Macron advocated for European values and sovereignty, together with regaining citizens’ trust in the EU. Key takeaways by sector: #Digital ➡ The adoption of two major […]
Happy New Year 2022
The year 2021, in the continuation of 2020, has been special and complex. Our profession of public affairs advisors has been enriched and our values strengthened.
The French EU Presidency: An Opportunity for the Digital Transition?
Report of the event organized by Numeum and SAMMAN Law & Corporate Affairs on December 3rd, 2021.
Notre Dame: Digital technology, a key element of our heritage
Earlier this month, Thaima Samman had opportunity to visit the Paris cathedral and to witness the contribution of digital to its reconstruction.
French Data Protection Authority deliberation relating to Monsanto Company
In a deliberation dated 26 July relating to MONSANTO COMPANY, the French data protection authority confirmed – and this is good news – that personal data processing that consists of collecting information for the purpose of identifying influential individuals to whom a company would like to promote its interests can be, subject to certain conditions, carried out on the basis of the legitimate interest pursued by the data controller.
Consumer Protection: EU consumer credit rules are going through overhaul
In June 2021, the European Commission presented a proposal for a revision of Directive 2008/48/EC on credit agreements for consumers (CCD, Consumer Credit Directive), kicking off a reform with significant implications for the financial, e-commerce and fintech sectors in the European Union (EU).
French EU Presidency: What are the policy priorities and expectations? (Post-event summary)
The fast pace of EU decision making during the Covid-19 outbreak showed that “Europe is more united, more resilient, more efficient than 10 years ago”.
Covid-19: draft law on the management of the health crisis
The draft law on the management of the health crisis was adopted on July 25, 2021. The Constitutional Court will issue its decision on August 5, 2021.