SMR
The European industry alliance for small modular reactors (SMRs) is seeking its first data centers and industrial companies as customers, according to a new action plan. German firms are involved in flagship projects.
Von Manuel Berkel
Handelsstreit
In the Parliament’s trade committee, Director-General Sabine Weyand defended the trade deal with the United States. Only the EPP and parts of the ECR backed the agreement. How Parliament as a whole views the tariff cuts for the US remains unclear.
Von Janos Allenbach-Ammann
Mercosur
The European Commission is assuring domestic farmers of swift safeguard measures should the trade agreement cause market disruptions. This could allow France and other critics to give their approval to the deal.
Von Till Hoppe, Julia Dahm
EU-Klimapolitik
Stagnating production and declining sales of climate-friendly products: Europe is at risk of losing further ground in the race for the technologies of the future. This is also due to a lack of investment.
Von Lukas Knigge
EDA
The 27 EU Member States spent more money on defense in 2024 than ever before. According to forecasts, they are expected to increase this amount again this year and spend a total of EUR 381 billion.
Von Gabriel Bub
Mercosur
After tough negotiations with France, the Commission President is now putting the free trade agreement to a vote. A series of assurances is intended to allay farmers' concerns. The Commission also wants to submit the agreement with Mexico for ratification.
Von Till Hoppe, Julia Dahm
Migrationspolitik
The recent ECJ ruling on safe countries of origin attracted widespread media attention. However, it will hardly have any impact once the CEAS reform takes effect. Overall, it seems that the executive will determine migration policy in the future – which primarily affects African refugees.
Von Lucia Weiß
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