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At the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, the EU wants to discuss industrial policy subsidies and sustainability issues, but concrete progress is not expected due to strongly diverging interests.
By Marc Winkelmann
After almost two years, Hungary has become the last NATO member state to agree to Sweden joining the defense alliance. The approval follows a fighter jet deal between the two countries.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
Antonio Tajani, Italy's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, has been unanimously elected as the new leader of Forza Italia. He had already led the party on an interim basis following the death of Silvio Berlusconi.
By Redaktion Table
A company is suing Romania for several billion US dollars in damages due to a mining license that was not granted. This is based on international treaties intended to protect companies' investments abroad. Proceedings of this kind are on the rise – and have far-reaching consequences.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU Commission had frozen funds for Poland due to violations of the rule of law. Following the change of government and the start of reforms, Poland will now gain access to the funds.
By Redaktion Table
EU finance ministers disagree on how to achieve a capital markets union. At the same time, political pressure is increasing to find a European solution to close the investment gap in Europe. A new discussion about European debt is foreseeable.
By Marc Winkelmann
The German government only welcomes parts of the White Paper presented by Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton. Volker Wissing's Digital Ministry, which is in charge of the White Paper, has voiced clear criticism. Two of the Commission's ideas in particular have met with resistance.
By Falk Steiner
The trilogue agreement on the Net-Zero Industry Act was adopted by the Parliament's Industry Committee on Thursday. The VDMA criticizes insufficient consideration of the industrial value chain and has demands for implementation.
By Manuel Berkel