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Bastian Ernst (CDU) is brand new to the Defense Committee. However, he knows his way around the arms industry.

By Redaktion Table

Bitkom: 'Many companies are flying blind with the Data Act.'

In just over 100 days, companies must have implemented the Data Act. But most of them are not prepared at all. The industry complains that there are too many rules and implementation deadlines are too short. They want a "jam-packed omnibus."

By Corinna Visser

Huawei affair: Immunity of five MEPs to be lifted.

At the start of the mini-plenary session in Brussels, Parliament President Roberta Metsola named the five MEPs whose immunity is to be waived. The Belgian public prosecutor's office wants to investigate them in the Huawei corruption case.

By Markus Grabitz

European Works Councils: Council and Parliament strengthen rights.

The member states and the EU Parliament have agreed to strengthen European Works Councils. Although the European Commission's current focus is on competitiveness and employers, this is the first successful compromise in the area of labor and social affairs in this legislative period.

By Alina Leimbach