Under the Biden administration, a US law could be passed that bans Chinese components in connected cars on the US market. This will also have consequences for the supply chains of European manufacturers.
By Corinna Visser
The governments in Berlin and Paris have agreed to discuss "best practices" for the promotion of electric vehicles. The announcement raises eyebrows, as France has introduced subsidies that exclude many Chinese models.
By Manuel Berkel
Denmark presents guidelines for the safe and responsible use of AI assistants. The standards are also intended to help promote uniform and robust approaches to the use of AI within Europe.
By Corinna Visser
Dan Jørgensen becomes the first EU-wide housing commissioner. At the hearing, he promised to help with funding. How can this be achieved?
By Alina Leimbach
The Social Democrats are threatening to refuse to approve the new EU Commission. They are demanding concessions from the EPP regarding the role of two controversial Commissioners. But group leader Manfred Weber remains firm.
By Till Hoppe
Despite Covid and discussions about research safety, more than 40,000 Chinese students are still studying in Germany. Whether this is a sensible investment even without tuition fees is now increasingly being discussed.
By Markus Weisskopf
During his hearing in Parliament, Stéphane Séjourné warned of Chinese overcapacity. He also discussed how he intends to save the European steel and automotive industries.
By Marc Winkelmann
Henna Virkkunen knows her way around the EU's digital policy. As a MEP, she has helped to shape it to some extent. The Finnish Commissioner candidate's confirmation hearing was probably the least controversial of the day.
By Corinna Visser
Kaja Kallas from Estonia confirmed at the hearing that she can speak plainly when it comes to Vladimir Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine. However, she remained conspicuously vague on other topics such as the Middle East conflict.
By Stephan Israel
In the future, Meta will offer users in the EU the choice between detailed and less personalized advertising or a paid ad-free subscription. Critics such as Max Schrems find this insufficient.
By Corinna Visser
