The Dire German Energy Situation, Data Privacy and Civil Rights, and More

Helping Ukrainian refugees thrive, the need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation, and the gas crisis in Germany.

View in browser July 19, 2022 A German gas crisis will cause jitters across Europe   "Cheap Russian energy used to be a key source of the country's global competitive advantage. Now Russia is making Europe and Germany pay the price for Putin's war." Constanze Stelzenmüller discusses the dire energy situation in Germany and calls for a European Union-wide energy security strategy.   Read more Examining the intersection of data privacy and civil rights   Privacy violations have historically put marginalized groups at risk of ostracization, discrimination, and even active physical danger. Samantha Lai and Brooke Tanner write that the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion highlights the pressing need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation to protect vulnerable populations.   Read more What can policymakers in countries receiving Ukrainian refugees learn from other countries' experiences?   Ukrainian refugees can make substantial contributions to the countries that are welcoming them, but the right policies must be in place for them to do so. Instead of assuming that Ukrainians will have short stays, host nations should provide a regular, longer-term migratory status, argues Dany Bahar.   Read more The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Receive the Brookings Brief less often