Fears of Chinese espionage via EVs on Europe’s roads are growing. Yet it remains unclear how data would actually make its way to China – and whether the effort would even be worth it.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Fragmented CO₂ pricing in the European Union could be improved to support more efficient climate policy. Experts call for greater harmonization, arguing that the direct exchange of emission allowances could lower prices and allocate resources more effectively.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU wants to integrate the Western Balkan states into its roaming-free zone. This would be an intermediate step on the path to full membership and would mean that in future, citizens and businesses would be able to avoid roaming charges.
By Stephan Israel
Nine cities have applied to host the headquarters of the EU Customs Authority. The Council and Parliament will now vote on the candidates.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The European Parliament plans to classify companies with fewer than 1,000 employees in the new category of small mid-caps. These companies would benefit from exemptions, for example with regard to documentation requirements.
By Till Hoppe
The Commission is under mounting pressure to simplify the laws governing financial service providers. But within the European Commission, Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque is pursuing other priorities.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
In a paper, six member states express their support for maintaining the EU competition rules, which some larger member states hope to refine through the revision of the Merger Guidelines.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The parties in the S&D, Green, and Left groups have been steadily gaining ground in the polls, and their approval ratings have recently recovered somewhat. The EPP, on the other hand, has slipped to a low point.
By Manuel Müller
During his inaugural visit, Friedrich Merz emphasizes Germany’s partnership with China. The German chancellor is now focusing on cooperation, describing China as a strategic partner. His message on economic issues was clear.
By Helene Bubrowski
The EU is tightening controls on an ingredient imported from China used in infant formula. Contamination with a bacterial toxin has led to product recalls and possible illness cases.
By Amelie Richter
