A new report in the Financial Times is fueling speculation about natural gas supplies through Nord Stream 2. However, the Federal Ministry of Economics rejected the idea on Monday. Independence from Russian gas continues to be of strategic importance.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission had set quotas for the blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Fit for 55 package. In a new report, it expresses its satisfaction with the progress made by the industry.
By Lukas Knigge
Following the final go-ahead at the general meeting of the Neos as the smallest coalition partner, a three-party coalition has been formed in Austria. The cabinet under the new Chancellor Christian Stöcker (ÖVP) is to be sworn in on Monday.
By Redaktion Table
The UK and France want to quickly forge a "coalition of the willing" to secure a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. Prime Minister Starmer is trying to calm the waters after the scandal between Trump and Zelenskiy.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission is revising the vertical agreements in the automotive industry. It has launched a consultation on this. It is accepting responses until May 23.
By Markus Grabitz
Europe needs its own AI strategy, say experts. Regulation alone is not enough. The next German government must also move quickly to advance AI in Germany.
By Corinna Visser
Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India brings a bilateral free trade agreement within reach. India wants an agreement on the CBAM carbon border adjustment mechanism, while the EU is calling for lower import duties on cars, whiskey and wine. The agreement should be in place by the end of the year.
By Goswami Urmi
With the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan, the EU Commission wants to reduce energy prices in the short and long term – including through subsidies. This also harbors risks, write Lukas Bertram, Andreas Eisl, Philipp Jäger and Philipp C. Verpoort in today's Opinion.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Commission has sent a paper to the participants of the Strategic Dialogue on Cars in preparation for the final round on Monday. Demands from manufacturers and suppliers, for example to avert the penalties and end the phase-out of combustion engines, are not addressed. The industry is disillusioned.
By Markus Grabitz
