Deutsche Glasfaser receives a loan of €350 million from the European Investment Bank for broadband expansion in rural areas of Germany. Currently, only around 35% of households in Germany have fiber optic connections.
By Corinna Visser
Germany's border controls have been met with harsh criticism. The EU Commission must intervene, demands the European Parliament. Commissioner-designate for Migration Brunner is coming under pressure even before taking office.
By Eric Bonse
The new French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier is clearly moving to the right. As soon as it takes office, the opposition is talking about toppling the government – a threat that Barnier and his ministers should take seriously.
By Claire Stam
She could become the second most powerful woman in Europe. The Spaniard Teresa Ribera has been appointed Competition Commissioner by Ursula von der Leyen. The high-profile environmental politician now has the main task of preventing conflicts between industrial and climate policy.
By Redaktion Table
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has expressed concern over the slow growth of the hydrogen economy and is asking the EU for extended transitional rules. He is calling for the enforcement of using green electricity to be delayed.
By Alex Veit
The European Commission is restricting the use of a particularly harmful subgroup of "forever chemicals" (PFAS). However, the ongoing review for a comprehensive PFAS ban remains unaffected.
By Lukas Knigge
Strong connections still exist between Western countries and Russia's nuclear industry, according to the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report. These ties have implications for sanctions against Russia.
By Redaktion Table
The turbulent formation of a government in France has been completed. However, it is unclear whether the political crisis in Paris is over.
By Redaktion Table
The European Parliament's committees are expected to begin the hearings of the commissioner-designates on Nov. 4. Before that, the candidates' declarations on financial and personal interests will be reviewed for potential conflicts with their assigned portfolios.
By Markus Grabitz
Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen is responsible for digitalization and digital infrastructure in the new Commission. However, other Commission members are also tasked with digital and innovation topics, creating potential for conflict.
By Corinna Visser
