Daniel Freund (Greens) insinuated a conflict of interest when he criticized Monika Hohlmeier (CSU) in plenary during the debate on the controversial NGO contracts. According to Freund, she is a member of the supervisory board of a company that also benefits from the Commission's LIFE program. However, he confused the BayWa AG and BayWa r.e. groups.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU must extend the Russia sanctions by Jan. 31 at the latest. If Hungary does not block it, the decision could be made at the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday.
By Stephan Israel
The Commission's economic priorities are summarized in the Competitiveness Compass, which is to be adopted on Wednesday. A large number of measures are intended to ensure that EU companies can once again compete with companies in China and the USA. A draft is available to Table.Briefings.
By Marc Winkelmann
Significant, presumably external damage has been discovered on a fiber optic cable that runs underwater between Latvia and a Swedish island. It is unclear whether this is yet another case of sabotage.
By Markus Grabitz
The Dieter Schwarz Foundation is one of the largest private investors in artificial intelligence in Germany. Managing Director Gunther Friedl explains in an interview with Corinna Visser why more money and fewer rules are crucial for AI development. And what Europe's answer to Stargate should be.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission's draft equivalence decision shows that it wants to keep the clearing of euro derivatives in London for another three years. Critics see a failure of the 2022 clearing strategy.
By Marc Winkelmann
Anyone who wants to understand what is happening in Eastern Europe and why Russia is waging war against Ukraine cannot ignore the expertise of Eastern European Studies. Unfortunately, however, demand for it is ebbing – and the number of professorships in this field is falling.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In a letter to the Commission, Olaf Scholz had called for an EU-wide coordinated approach to purchase incentives and tax incentives for EVs. According to Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera, who is responsible for the Clean Industrial Deal, her authority is working on a corresponding proposal.
By Markus Grabitz
At the World Economic Forum, Ursula von der Leyen launched a new discussion forum on the energy transition. The aim is to implement a project from COP28 in Dubai.
By Lukas Knigge
