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EU-US TTC: Here are the results

At the sixth and final EU-US Trade and Technology Council (EU-US TTC) in this mandate, negotiators emphasize that they have achieved a lot. However, they still see much work ahead. The concluding statement makes this clear.

By Corinna Visser

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Germany leading in net-zero technology

Within Europe, Germany plays a leading role in climate-friendly technology, according to a new database. A new focus is emerging for batteries.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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AfD: doubts about Bystron's justification

In the affair surrounding a pro-Russian disinformation campaign, AfD member of parliament Petr Bystron denied having received payments from the internet platform "Voice of Europe" (VoE) or from Russian citizens. Party colleagues cast doubt on this in an interview with Table.Briefings.

By Franziska Klemenz

Analyse

Stoltenberg's €100 billion plan for Ukraine faces reservations

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has much persuasion ahead before the anniversary summit in Washington in July. At the meeting of foreign ministers, the response to his plan to secure €100 billion in long-term military aid for Ukraine was mixed.

By Stephan Israel

Feature

Despite controversy: Pieper takes position as SME representative

Several Commissioners question the appointment of the CDU European Parliament member, but they intervene likely too late: Pieper is set to begin his role as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) representative within the agency by mid-April.

By Till Hoppe

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MEPs want tougher penalties in EU Works Council Directive

The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs has adopted its position on the revision of the European Works Council Directive. In it, the MEPs call for tougher penalties for companies that disregard the rights of works councils.

By Marc Winkelmann

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Organizations call for investigations against MEP Ferber

In an open letter to a committee of the European Parliament, Transparency International and other organizations demand an investigation into the case of CSU MEP Markus Ferber. He is accused of conflicts of interest.

By Okan Bellikli

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Omtzigt: Von der Leyen should position herself on EU debt

The leader of the Dutch New Social Contract party is calling for the Draghi report on the EU's competitiveness to be addressed during the European election campaign. The Commission President should also position herself on new debt pots.

By Till Hoppe