Germany needs to be more ambitious when it comes to switching off copper wire and switching over to fiber optics. If we want to reach the Digital Networks Act target in 2035, we cannot wait until 2030.
By Michael Jungwirth
The European Commission is launching an in-depth investigation into the Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind. The solar industry is calling for similar investigations into Chinese PV producers.
By Manuel Berkel and Amelie Richter
After months of arduous negotiations, the approval of France’s national budget on Monday evening has granted President Emmanuel Macron a brief – if fragile – window of political stability, brokered by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
By Claire Stam
Disagreements among member states over “Buy European” clauses in the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) are deepening, as French demands exacerbate the divide between countries with and without a strong industrial base.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
According to the European Court of Auditors, the EU has made little progress toward independence in critical raw materials, raising doubts about whether new agreements with alternative supplier countries will deliver.
By Manuel Berkel
European Union member states are at odds over key reforms in the Digital Omnibus, with an internal Council document revealing deep divisions – particularly over the definition of personal data.
By Corinna Visser
China’s national currency, the renminbi, remains significantly undervalued, giving the country a competitive edge in global markets. At the same time, this monetary stance carries substantial risks for the world’s second-largest economy.
By Marcel Grzanna
Rather than relying on deterrence and isolation, Spain is pursuing the regularization of migrants. Unlike many of its European neighbors, the country has recognized the benefits of immigration and is using arrivals to address its structural challenges.
By Judith Kohlenberger
The Chinese national currency remains significantly undervalued. This gives China an advantage in the global markets. However, this monetary policy also harbors considerable risks for the second-largest economy.
By Marcel Grzanna
The European Court of Auditors believes that the EU's efforts to achieve greater independence regarding critical raw materials, including from China, have so far been largely ineffective. The latest agreements with alternative supplier countries should be put to the test.
By Manuel Berkel
