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Regulators news — August 21, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Regulators published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

28 publications

  1. WorldJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    Germany Launches Hotline for Exiles Facing Threats from Home Countries

    The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has opened a hotline for people in Germany who are exiles from Russia, China, Iran, and other authoritarian countries. These individuals, including dissidents, journalists, and LGBTQ community members, may face intimidation, surveillance, or other threats from representatives of repressive regimes. The hotline, advertised in a 16-page brochure, encourages affected individuals to share information to help BfV analyze repressive strategies and potentially prevent specific threats. This initiative comes amid Berlin's efforts to expand intelligence agencies' powers to counter foreign interference and hybrid threats.
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  2. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Ukrainian Rocket Fuel Plant in Denmark Delayed, Cost Triples

    The construction of a Ukrainian rocket fuel plant in Denmark, led by Fire Point, has been delayed until the end of 2027. Initially planned to be completed by the end of 2026, the project's cost has more than tripled from €50 million to over €150 million. The delay is due to the need to build a new facility after the previously acquired building was deemed unsuitable for producing solid rocket fuel. Danish authorities have removed over 20 legislative barriers to facilitate the project.
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    Canadians Resistant to Lifting US Liquor Ban Despite Trade Deal

    A majority of Canadians are unlikely to buy American alcohol even if it returns to store shelves, according to recent polls. This resistance comes despite Prime Minister Mark Carney's request to provincial leaders to lift the ban as part of a trade agreement with the US. The ban was imposed in 2025 as a response to US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada. Some premiers, like Manitoba's Wab Kinew, have criticized Trump's lack of reliability and urged Canada not to yield in negotiations. Meanwhile, Quebec distillers have benefited from the absence of American products on store shelves.
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