Patent applications are an important indicator of innovative strength and competitiveness. A cep study shows that the EU is far from a global leader in many critical technologies.
By Corinna Visser
For the first time, the European Union has released interest income from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The Ukrainian Prime Minister welcomed the move as a significant contribution to the defense of his country.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has released a second report on the application of the GDPR, which is quite positive. This has drawn criticism from MEP Axel Voss.
By Corinna Visser
The far right has significantly increased its seats in the European Parliament. However, they were once again excluded from key positions by pro-European groups. What's new is the protest against the cordon sanitaire.
By Markus Grabitz
Elke Kaschl Mohni has headed the Goethe-Institut in Brussels since 2019. The alumni network with Research Commissioner Iwanowa is important to her.
By Silke Wettach
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in force since 2018. For the second time, the Commission is examining the application of the regulation – and is discovering room for improvement in terms of uniform interpretation and enforcement.
By Corinna Visser
The right to a lawyer is one of the fundamental rights of suspects and accused persons in the EU. The Commission believes this has been violated in Hungary.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is expanding its free trade agreement with Singapore to include an agreement on digital trade. It contains rules to promote cross-border data traffic and remove unjustified trade barriers.
By Corinna Visser
The member states had until mid-February to appoint a Digital Services Coordinator as part of the DSA. However, six countries did not meet the requirements.
By Corinna Visser
The Bavarian family allowance could be incompatible with EU law. This is because children in other EU countries receive less money in some cases. Austria has already lost a similar case before the ECJ.
By Alina Leimbach
