After a 30-day period, numerous suspended UN sanctions can be reactivated. Iran threatens consequences.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin, Viktor Funk
The likely decisive round of the Strategic Automotive Dialogue will take place on Sept. 12. The European industry associations for manufacturers and suppliers – the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) – are calling it the last chance for a course correction.
By Markus Grabitz
At a political gathering in Rimini, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni aligned herself with Mario Draghi’s criticism of the EU. She also said Italy is no longer the “sick man of Europe.”
By Almut Siefert
Several countries want to expand a potential ban on “forever chemicals” to additional sectors. However, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) no longer plans to consider these additional sectors in its opinion.
By Lukas Knigge
The European industry alliance for small modular reactors (SMRs) plans to meet with the European Commission to discuss next steps toward delivering the first nine European projects.
By Manuel Berkel
The first ministerial-level meeting comes against the backdrop of the French government’s crisis. Only on the eve, over dinner at the summer residence, will it become clear whether Merz and Macron will launch an initiative.
By Markus Grabitz, Lukas Knigge, Manuel Berkel
The European Commission has repeatedly insisted that digital legislation would remain outside the scope of the trade deal with the United States. Yet the spillover effects are becoming increasingly apparent. MEPs are criticizing this.
By Corinna Visser
Pro-Russian parties could make significant gains in Moldova’s parliamentary elections on Sept. 28. At a joint appearance alongside President Maia Sandu, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed the country’s European prospects.
By Stephan Israel
Little by little, political life in Brussels is ramping up again. Press releases, invitations and tweets are going out once more. Only one political group leader still appears to be in holiday mode.
By Marion Bergermann
Hamburg-based investor Luxcara is considering using Siemens Gamesa turbines for the planned “Waterkant” offshore wind farm in the North Sea – rather than from Chinese manufacturer Mingyang. Germany’s Defense Ministry (BMVg) had previously raised security concerns.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
