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France to ramp up nuclear power

In his government statement, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his intention to expand the nuclear power network further. Nuclear energy is "French pride,” he said.

By Alina Leimbach

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AfD chooses a special path among Europe's right-wing parties

The party is alienating even like-minded politicians in Europe with its demands for re-migration and leaving the EU. While Marine Le Pen and Co. are toning down in order to come to power, the AfD is focusing on fundamental opposition.

By Till Hoppe

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AI Act: Germany agrees to compromise after all

The German government will approve the AI regulation in Brussels on Friday. Digital Minister Volker Wissing was unable to prevail with his criticism. A position is also expected from France in the course of Tuesday.

By Corinna Visser

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CCIA presents white paper on connectivity

In February, Thierry Breton plans to present his white paper on the future of the communications market. CCIA Europe, which represents US tech companies, has already prepared the ground and is presenting its own ideas.

By Corinna Visser

Die italienische Ministerpräsidentin Giorgia Meloni.
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Italy-Africa summit: Meloni wants 'cooperation at eye level'

At the meeting in Rome, Italy's head of government Meloni received a lot of praise from Commission President von der Leyen for her plans to intensify cooperation with Africa. A representative of the African Union, however, said: "We would have liked to have been consulted."

By Redaktion Table

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ZVEI calls for an end to the 'wave of regulations'

The ZVEI is particularly critical of the Supply Chain Act and the AI Act. The association is calling for the internal market to be strengthened to put Europe in a better geopolitical position. It sees right-wing extremist movements as a danger.

By Corinna Visser

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F-gases: EU states agree to stricter regulation

Climate-damaging F-gases should only be used in air conditioning systems, heat pumps and refrigerators under certain conditions. The member states adopted a corresponding EU law on Monday.

By Lukas Knigge