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The EU Commission wants to remain firm in the negotiations with Beijing on countervailing duties on electric cars. "Our concerns about Chinese overcapacity are currently becoming even more serious," it says.
By Till Hoppe
A good dozen countries would be willing to participate in a possible "reinsurance force" in Ukraine. There is talk of 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers who could secure critical infrastructure and back up the Ukrainian armed forces.
By Stephan Israel
In the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, Europe must be looked for with a magnifying glass, writes Damian Boeselager. The MEP and co-founder of Volt believes this is a mistake and calls for a new approach to European cooperation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The European Commission wants to speed up approval procedures for plant protection products. For the head of the responsible EU authority, this is only possible if it is better funded.
By Julia Dahm
While the future German coalition is rejecting the EU Soil Law, an agreement has been reached in Brussels. However, it is uncertain whether the new directive, which is unpopular with farmers, will actually be passed.
By Julia Dahm
The Trump administration is shaking the confidence of the financial markets in US government bonds and the dollar. This presents an opportunity for the euro – it could become the global reserve currency. But only under certain conditions.
By Marc Winkelmann
The rapporteurs in the EU Parliament have agreed on additional easing of the gas storage target for the coming winters. With the Commission's approval, a target of 75 percent instead of 90 percent would be permissible.
By Manuel Berkel
US President Trump introduces a tariff pause. The EU therefore abandons planned countermeasures in order to create space for negotiations. Reactions are mixed.
By Till Hoppe
European administrations and companies still mainly use the services of US digital service providers. Open source solutions could pave the way to European digital sovereignty.
By Corinna Visser