Ahead of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Europe's most important start-up associations issue a political declaration. They outline a vision for Europe's AI leadership and call for clear priorities in AI policy.
By Silke Wettach
The Munich Security Conference has to wait for its new head: Jens Stoltenberg is standing in as finance minister in Oslo until the parliamentary elections in the fall.
By Viktor Funk
The EU Commission is continuing its deliberations on the simplification of ESG legislation. However, an association of numerous investors does not want a reduction in reporting obligations.
By Marc Winkelmann
The state government of Baden-Württemberg is positioning itself against the financing plans that will be negotiated between the Commission and the Member States in the next Multiannual Financial Framework. In the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), at least the current level of funding plus compensation for inflation is required.
By Markus Grabitz
The AI Act provides for a number of bans on undesirable AI practices. But as always, there are exceptions. The Commission now explains how the rules are to be interpreted in its guidelines.
By Corinna Visser
At the Jumbo Council meeting of EU industry and trade ministers in Warsaw, many expressed hope for a united approach to the USA. The Polish Council Presidency could push this course – but it won't be easy.
By Marc Winkelmann
Shipping continues to have a significant impact on the climate and the environment. This is revealed in a recent EU report. Speed limits could be a first step towards improving the situation.
By Lukas Franke
British Prime Minister Starmer has invited EU leaders to a bilateral summit in May. However, rapprochement after Brexit will not be easy. And then US President Trump could also intervene with punitive tariffs.
By Eric Bonse
Andreas Jung is the spokesperson for climate and energy for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag. In an interview with Alex Veit, the deputy chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) explains what the political party bloc sees as a business-friendly climate transformation, whether efficiency and technological openness are not contradictory, and his opinion of the joint vote with the far-right AfD.
By Alex Veit
Serbia's protest movement is questioning the power of President Aleksandar Vučić for the first time. The demonstrators criticize the EU. In their opinion, the Union is stabilizing the autocrat's system of rule in Belgrade with its silence.
By Frank Stier
