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Daniel Caspary ist Chef der CDU/CSU-Abgeordneten im Europaparlament.
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The CDU/CSU group is playing poker for these committee chairs

For the CDU/CSU group, legislative committees such as AGRI and ITRE could take priority when it comes to the distribution of committee chairs. David McAllister, who has so far chaired the Committee on Foreign Affairs, could become one of 14 Vice-Presidents in the European Parliament. Sabine Verheyen is also a candidate for the post of Vice-President.

By Markus Grabitz

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AI Act: Why the German government needs to speed up implementation

When the AI Act comes into force, there will only be a few months to implement it. Companies need quick guidelines from the authorities, demands not only the German AI Association. That is why a supervisory body must be found quickly.

By Corinna Visser

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Why the new EU debt rules still have to pass their toughest test

Based on the new EU debt rules, the EU Commission is preparing deficit proceedings against France, Poland and five other member states. They must reduce their structural deficit in the coming years. The new rules are likely to be put to the test as early as the fall.

By Marc Winkelmann

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How supply chain laws affect the solar industry

The European Supply Chain Directive CSDDD is not yet in force, but it is already impacting the solar industry. While German solar companies adjust their purchasing policies, Chinese manufacturers adapt to the new legislation.

By Christiane Kuehl

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Repasi: Criticism of the EPP's 'maximum demands'

The SPD in the European Parliament has called on the EPP to be more realistic. The background to this is the Christian Democrats' demands for more weight in the ongoing personnel negotiations.

By Manuel Berkel

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Agenda 2030: What the EU has achieved so far – and what it hasn't

Eurostat has published its annual monitoring report on the EU's progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results are mixed: While the EU has made great progress in some areas, there have even been setbacks in the goals on health and energy supply.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Hydrogen: ENNOH takes next step

The future hydrogen network association has cleared another hurdle to be able to start its work in 2025.

By Manuel Berkel

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Path clear for Rutte as new NATO chief

Now that Hungary and Slovakia have given up their opposition to Mark Rutte, his election as the new NATO Secretary General looks very certain. Dutch radio reports that his only opponent will withdraw.

By Redaktion Table