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2023: Crises, Computers and Careers

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European politics have had to juggle a lot of topics recently. The issues that have shaped the past year – and how well the EU has dealt with them so far.

By Redaktion Table

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Representation and both offices of the Commission in Germany without management

The Commission's representation in Germany has been without a head for months. The two regional offices in Bonn and Munich have been working with temporary heads for over two and three years respectively. The Commission President herself is responsible for selecting the managers.

By Markus Grabitz

Abfalleimer.
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Packaging Regulation: first trilogue at beginning of January

Just in time for the winter break, the Council has also adopted its position on the Packaging Regulation. This means that the trilogue negotiations can begin in January. These are likely to be difficult, especially when it comes to the issues of single-use bans and reusable quotas.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Simson clarifies statement on renewables

Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson had her spokesperson clarify a statement on Wednesday that could be interpreted as a move away from the EU's own target for renewable energies in 2040.

By Manuel Berkel

Thierry Breton
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DSA: also valid for providers of pornography

For the first time, porn sites are classified as particularly large providers. The Commission also publishes the classification notices for the first classifications. A German company wants to take action against this.

By Falk Steiner

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Macron defends controversial immigration law

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the immigration law passed by parliament against criticism, including from within his own ranks. The health minister has resigned in protest.

By Alina Leimbach

German finance minster Christian Lindner (L) and French minister for the economy, finance and industrial and digital sovereignty Bruno Le Maire (R) speak to the media before the beginning of the Informal Meeting of European Union Economic and Financial Affairs Ministers. The main discussed topic of the meeting was fiscal policy, fiscal sustainability, direct taxation within European Union and financial help to the Ukraine. Prague Czech Republic - ZUMAs197 20220909_zaa_s197_347 Copyright: xTomasxTkacikx
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Agreement on debt rules

The EU finance ministers have agreed on a reform of the European debt rules. This was made possible by a step-by-step agreement between Germany and France.

By Max Mustermann

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Germany uses hydrogen bank for own projects

The German government will be the first EU country to use the auction model of the European Hydrogen Bank and will provide €350 million for this purpose. The funding for the projects in Germany comes from the KTF.

By Manuel Berkel