Europe’s Climate Deal: Balancing Ambition, Flexibility, and Economic Competitiveness

This month has been particularly prolific in European climate regulation. Two major developments stand out, both of which will shape the strategic landscape for Spanish companies regardless of the outcomes of COP30. This post focuses on the first — the Council’s agreement on the EU’s 2040 climate target — while a forthcoming piece will examine…

Family businesses are far more than surnames and shareholdings

During a business school case session, a participant asked what seemed like a simple question: “Is this a family business?” The class began with standard definitions: family ownership, board control, multiple family members in management roles...Then someone made a remark that transformed the discussion: “A family business is one where the family actively strives to…

When “Fluency” Becomes a Gate: The New Face of Linguistic Racism

A talented product manager moves from Bogotá to Berlin. Her metrics are strong, her team trusts her, yet she keeps hearing small comments: “Could you say that again, more clearly?” “Let’s have James handle the client call—he’s more… fluent.” No one is overtly hostile. Still, over time, the message is unmistakable: your ideas are fine, but…
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