An investigation by the Federation of German Consumer Organizations shows that app providers use manipulative design to persuade consumers to stay and buy. The Commission should put a stop to this, the consumer advocates demand.
By Corinna Visser
Expensive offshore wind farms are not in a good position at the moment, and Donald Trump even wants to stop new projects in the USA. However, if the EU states join forces, significantly more offshore wind farms could be built in Europe.
By Manuel Berkel
In her speech in Davos, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of trade policy partnerships with other countries. Meanwhile, Donald Trump attacks the global minimum tax and threatens its implementation in Europe.
By Marc Winkelmann
The European Parliament is today debating the controversial contracts that the Commission has concluded with numerous environmental NGOs. The head of the Committee on Budgetary Control accuses the Commission of being slow to clarify the events.
By Markus Grabitz
US President Trump ends the fight against disinformation on social platforms. The Commission wants to step it up, says Executive Vice-President Virkkunen in the debate on the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU Parliament is divided.
By Corinna Visser
The transmission system operators' report on the possible reconfiguration of the European electricity bidding zones cannot be published as planned on Jan. 27. The EU Commission insists on completing a far-reaching analysis of the German electricity price zone.
By Manuel Berkel
Even after the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam is calling for composure.
By Julia Dahm
MEP Pascal Canfin is calling for an agreement between the large political groups in the EU Parliament on the omnibus law in order to balance bureaucracy reduction and competitiveness. A hasty adjustment of the threshold values could lead to an unequal burden between German and French companies.
By Claire Stam
Under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen, participants from industry, politics and trade unions will meet for the first time on Jan. 30 for the Strategic Dialog on Automotive Industry. Working groups will be formed to present concrete proposals.
By Markus Grabitz
