After the EU Commission launched proceedings in April in connection with the construction of a photovoltaic park in Romania, the Chinese solar manufacturers are now withdrawing. This is the second case in which the EU Commission has used its instrument against third-country subsidies.
By Marc Winkelmann
Following a self-assessment at the beginning of March, the Commission has now classified the booking platform Booking.com as a gatekeeper in line with the DMA. In another case, the Brussels authority is launching a market investigation.
By Corinna Visser
For the first time since 1980, the separatists have not won a majority in the regional elections in Catalonia. The winner was a party that focused on dialog.
By Redaktion Table
In the next EU legislative period, the main focus will be on the implementation of agreed projects. The economy has high hopes for the Ecodesign Regulation.
By Nicolas Heronymus
In a position paper, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft sets out what needs to happen to bring generative AI into use in Germany and Europe. One of the most important points: the development of in-house models.
By Corinna Visser
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and eleven other ministerial colleagues are calling on Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell to send an “unmistakable signal” to the pro-Russian Georgian government majority. The reason for this is the Foreign Agents Act.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission and the British media supervisory authority Ofcom want to cooperate in the monitoring of social media. A new administrative agreement covers areas of common interest.
By Corinna Visser
Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 key figures on the German-speaking European scene. Selected by the Europe.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important think tank personalities.
By Redaktion Table
Social Democrats, Liberals and Greens are urging the EPP to agree on informal cooperation after the European elections but Ursula von der Leyen and Manfred Weber are also talking to right-wing parties. The power game could block important processes, but von der Leyen in particular has reason to hurry.
By Till Hoppe
Forecasts from Sunday evening point to a narrow majority for the separatist parties in the Catalonian regional elections. Coalition negotiations are likely to be difficult, but the pressure for a second independence referendum is increasing.
By Redaktion Table
