In its White Paper, the Commission states that the Union's network infrastructure is not yet ready for the challenges of a data-driven society and economy. Among other things, it proposes facilitating cross-border mergers and services.
By Corinna Visser
The countries supporting Ukraine are focusing on long-term aid. At the meeting of the so-called Ramstein Group in Brussels on Wednesday, there were hardly any new current commitments for military equipment, but there were further preparations for ongoing arms deliveries.
By Thomas Wiegold
In the Single Market and Competitiveness Report, the EU Commission calls for better and more uniform implementation of EU directives. A coalition of business associations is pushing for an even more ambitious integration agenda.
By Marc Winkelmann
Ursula von der Leyen and the CDU have often been at odds, but the two have reconnected in time for the European elections. On Monday, party leader Merz will nominate the Commission President as the lead candidate.
By Till Hoppe
The Internal Market and Environment Committees adopted their report on the Green Claims Directive on Wednesday. The directive supports the EU ban on greenwashing of products. Companies are to have environmental advertising claims validated by external experts.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Following the last-minute agreement in the Council, the EU parliamentarians have now voted on the revised CO2 fleet limits for heavy commercial vehicles. Although there was a majority in favor of the law, significant concerns remain.
By Lukas Knigge
SPD politician and European Parliament Vice-President Katarina Barley is her party's lead candidate for the 2024 European elections. In the election campaign, she wants to defend Europe against the right and show people what an AfD or Le Pen election victory would mean.
By Markus Grabitz
Only three EU countries have a higher rate of young school leavers with at most an intermediate school-leaving certificate than Germany. This is drastically reflected in the labor market.
By Vera Kraft
The Estonian foreign intelligence service considers it realistic that Moscow could double the number of troops along the NATO border in the coming years. The military is preparing for a possible conflict with the alliance within the next decade.
By Markus Timpel
The financial economist is one of Olaf Scholz's closest advisors in the Chancellery. He believes that one of the main tasks of the next EU Commission will be to drive forward the Capital Markets Union and mobilize more private capital.
By Redaktion Table
