The investigation launched against Temu focuses on the sale of illegal products, the potentially addictive design of the platform, the recommendation algorithms and access to data for researchers.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission's new approach to international partnerships could lead to a radical change in development cooperation. While investors are already sensing potential profits, NGOs are warning of the loss of a fair development policy. Udo Bullmann considers the debate to be superficial and explains how a "new economic foreign policy" should be structured.
By David Renke
The selection process for strategic raw materials projects has been postponed by several months due to the large number of applications. There is criticism of the selection process from civil society.
By Leonie Düngefeld
There is a dispute over the official results of the parliamentary elections in the South Caucasus Republic of Georgia. Following accusations of falsification by the opposition, the public prosecutor's office is now investigating.
By Redaktion Table
Italy's plans for refugee camps in Albania are being closely monitored in the EU. Now it is going before the European Court of Justice. A court in Bologna draws a comparison with Nazi Germany.
By Redaktion Table
In the discussion about the European Union's next research framework program, SPD research politician Ruppert Stüwe outlines a possible German position.
By Experts Table.Briefings
19 European business associations have presented a position paper on competitiveness. It is striking that neither France nor southern European associations are included.
By Marc Winkelmann
Bernhard Kluttig becomes State Secretary for European and Economic Policy in the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs. He is regarded as the architect of the chip subsidy policy.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is not sufficiently prepared for multiple crises, states Finnish former President Sauli Niinistö in his report to Ursula von der Leyen. He presents recommendations on how the deficits could be remedied. And it's not just funding that is likely to be the subject of discussion.
By Stephan Israel
Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell urges Belgrade to adopt European foreign policy – otherwise, Serbia would jeopardize its future EU membership. In its enlargement report, the Commission diagnoses real progress in only a few countries.
By Till Hoppe
