The rule of law in the EU has improved over the past five years, according to a report by the EU Commission. There are sharp rebukes for Hungary and a warning for Slovakia. Germany comes off comparatively well.
By Eric Bonse
The EU Commission rejects criticism that it facilitated the security vulnerabilities at Microsoft. The Commission itself was not affected by the Microsoft breach.
By Corinna Visser
The German government must transpose the EU's NIS2 cyber security directive into national law by mid-October. The cabinet has now presented its draft for this. Industry associations and parliamentarians see a need for improvement.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
China also wants to build a "Higgs" machine, which would make the planned facility at CERN – at least partially – superfluous. However, experts warn against relying on this option alone.
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Re-elected EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to introduce an EU fund that would benefit key technologies and the climate. Poland's former environment minister, Marcin Korolec, proposes ways of financing the project and distributing the funds. Germany stands to benefit.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The current Climate Commissioner has been nominated for a second term of office. The government is hoping for an influential position in the new EU Commission.
By Till Hoppe
After a bitter dispute, the French left-wing alliance is now presenting a candidate for the office of prime minister. However, President Macron is playing for time – and does not want to put the matter to a vote until after the Olympics.
By Redaktion Table
Has there been illegal market sharing and collusion between the delivery services Delivery Hero and Glovo? The EU Commission has now initiated antitrust proceedings.
By Alina Leimbach
MEPs on the European Parliament's committees and subcommittees have elected their chairs and vice-chairs. An overview.
By Corinna Visser
The EU has set uniform standards for sustainability reporting. However, the EU member states are at different stages of national implementation of the directive, which had to be completed by the beginning of July.
By Marc Winkelmann
