Cyberpunk digital illustration of DAC7 tax directive with neon accents and futuristic circuitry.

DAC7 and the Digital Platform Economy: When Tax Transparency Meets Market Reality

The EU’s DAC7 Directive reshapes tax transparency in the platform economy. What began as targeted gig-economy oversight now extends to almost every digital marketplace transaction—rental, goods, and services alike. Platforms must collect, verify, and report seller data under complex OECD XML rules, facing cross-border inconsistencies and high compliance costs. The result: greater fiscal transparency, but also higher barriers for start-ups and unintended advantages for incumbents.
ICANN has announced an important change to its Registration Data Policy that could affect who is legally recognized as the owner of your domain name. The update takes effect August 21, 2025, and it changes the rules for determining domain ownership.

ICANN: Κρίσιμες αλλαγές στην κυριότητα των Domain Names από 21 Αυγούστου 2025

Από τις 21 Αυγούστου 2025, ο ICANN εφαρμόζει νέους κανόνες που αλλάζουν ριζικά τον προσδιορισμό της κυριότητας των domain names. Εάν το πεδίο «Organization» περιέχει εταιρική επωνυμία, η εταιρεία θα θεωρείται αυτόματα ο νόμιμος κάτοχος του domain, ανεξάρτητα από το όνομα του φυσικού προσώπου που το καταχώρισε.
Samsung executives holding EU RED Cybersecurity Certification framed documents, depicted in cyberpunk neon style — symbolic critique of EU RED Regulation and its impact on openness and innovation

EU Radio Equipment Directive: Balancing Security and Openness

The EU’s Radio Equipment Directive has shifted from a radio-focused safety law into a full-scale cybersecurity regime. From August 1 2025, manufacturers face strict new requirements under the EN 18031 standards—transforming how connected devices handle security, privacy, and fraud prevention. But the same rules also fuel controversy over bootloader locks, innovation barriers, and conflicts with Right to Repair and platform-openness goals.

The role & efficiency of Non-Executive Directors in the UK

Discover the crucial role of NED in UK corporate governance. This insightful analysis covers their evolving responsibilities, regulatory challenges, and the lessons learned from major corporate scandals. Gain valuable recommendations for strengthening governance practices and ensuring ethical, transparent operations in today's business landscape.

Exploring the Role Separation of Chairman and CEO in the UK

Exploring dual leadership in corporate governance, this article delves into the essential separation of Chairman and CEO roles. Rooted in history and organizational theories, it highlights the delicate balance needed for effective oversight, aligning managerial and ownership interests while acknowledging associated costs

Why Legal Legion (loyalty) failed?

Founded in 2018 as a legal community, the Legal Legion faced goal ambiguity. Despite sporadic projects, communication issues, and dissolution in 2023, it provided valuable experience and exposed non-profit challenges.

Balancing Corporate Governance: Exploring the Divergence of Agency and Stakeholder Theory

Both theories advocate for the limitation of shareholder power. Agency theory highlights the importance of general meetings and solutions to the agency problem, while stakeholder theory emphasizes checks and balances. Ultimately, these theories provide valuable insights into achieving a delicate balance between individual rights and the common good in contemporary corporate governance.

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Η Κυβέρνηση ως Επιχειρηματίας διαθέτει ένα πλεονεκτήματα, το οποίο εκ των πραγμάτων κανένας ιδιώτης επιχειρηματίας δεν διαθέτει.

Οικολόγοι, δονητές και παίγνια ψυχρού πολέμου;

Αν προσπαθήσουμε να ερμηνεύσουμε ψύχραιμα το ουσιώδες υπόβαθρο για τα δίκτυα κινητής τηλεφωνίας 5G, τότε οι συγκεκριμένες περιβαλλοντικές ανησυχίες είναι η πιο άγνωστη πτυχή, ενώ ταυτοχρόνως προσομοιάζει τετριμμένη και ιδιαιτέρως γραφική.