The Brussels think tank Cerre is calling for more precise regulation to specifically promote Europe's digital and green transformation. In a white paper, the authors warn against excessive bureaucracy and suggest focusing on implementation.
By Corinna Visser
Dan Jørgensen becomes the first EU-wide housing commissioner. At the hearing, he promised to help with funding. How can this be achieved?
By Alina Leimbach
The Social Democrats are threatening to refuse to approve the new EU Commission. They are demanding concessions from the EPP regarding the role of two controversial Commissioners. But group leader Manfred Weber remains firm.
By Till Hoppe
Despite Covid and discussions about research safety, more than 40,000 Chinese students are still studying in Germany. Whether this is a sensible investment even without tuition fees is now increasingly being discussed.
By Markus Weisskopf
Consumer protection authorities and the Commission are calling on Apple to stop geo-blocking. This should give consumers in Europe free access to all services.
By Corinna Visser
Henna Virkkunen knows her way around the EU's digital policy. As a MEP, she has helped to shape it to some extent. The Finnish Commissioner candidate's confirmation hearing was probably the least controversial of the day.
By Corinna Visser
During his hearing in Parliament, Stéphane Séjourné warned of Chinese overcapacity. He also discussed how he intends to save the European steel and automotive industries.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Romanian Roxana Mînzatu has been appointed Executive Vice-President of the Commission and Commissioner for Employment. She appears well prepared in the committee – without always having anything concrete up her sleeve.
By Alina Leimbach
In the future, Meta will offer users in the EU the choice between detailed and less personalized advertising or a paid ad-free subscription. Critics such as Max Schrems find this insufficient.
By Corinna Visser
Wishful thinking and reality are far apart when it comes to climate transformation. Over half of the 160 largest German companies lag behind their own CO2 targets.
By Anna Gauto
