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Netzausbau und Energiewende - der Transport von Windenergie vom Norden in den Süden der Bundesrepublik krankt immer noch am schleppenden Ausbau des Stromnetzes.
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Grid fees: BMWK wants to reallocate costs

The Federal Ministry of Economics wants to redistribute the costs for the expansion of the European electricity grid between the member states. The role of the existing players in grid planning should also be reconsidered.

By Manuel Berkel

Heads (EN)

Paula Pickert: Representative of the cooperatives in Brussels

Paula Pickert has taken over the management of the Brussels office of the German Raiffeisen Association from its longstanding head Thomas Memmert. In the EU capital, she intends to campaign for effective bureaucracy reduction and better implementation of the rules on unfair trading practices, among other things.

By Julia Dahm

Heads (EN)

Michiel Scheffer – the start-up accelerator

The European Innovation Council (EIC) aims to support the commercialization of high-risk but potentially ground-breaking technologies in the EU. The aim is to help researchers, start-ups and SMEs to bring their innovations to market. Michiel Scheffer, EIC CEO, is predestined for the job with his CV.

By Redaktion Table

Opinion

Germany needs bundled expertise in AI

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have made it a central aspect of economic and security policy. Many countries have reacted quickly and set up AI security authorities. Germany should follow suit.

By Experts Table.Briefings

News

Serbia: Vučić thanks Putin

Serbia is negotiating its accession to the EU. Serbian President Vučić, known for his seesaw policy between West and East, has now spoken to Putin again – and thanked him.

By Redaktion Table

News

Nuclear power: Parliamentary group elects six vice-presidents

The Atomic Energy Group in Parliament is repositioning itself and supports the call by France and its allies for an action program for nuclear energy. The high number of vice-presidents testifies to the strong interest.

By Manuel Berkel