The EU Commission has published recommendations and guidance on the Renewable Energy Directive. The wind industry expects Chinese manufacturers to be excluded from European tenders because of the cybersecurity requirements.
By Manuel Berkel
The EU Commission could present proposals on the right to switch off PCs when working from home, rules for teleworking and a collective bargaining clause in the next legislative period. In addition, the AI regulations from the Platform Work Directive are to be transferred to all other economic sectors.
By Alina Leimbach
Georgia is gambling away its prospects of joining the EU. The parliament has passed the pro-Moscow agent law amid mass protests on the streets. Former Georgian Foreign Minister Maia Panjikidze calls on the West to increase pressure on Tbilisi.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Commission and the British media supervisory authority Ofcom want to cooperate in the monitoring of social media. A new administrative agreement covers areas of common interest.
By Corinna Visser
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and eleven other ministerial colleagues are calling on Foreign Affairs Commissioner Borrell to send an “unmistakable signal” to the pro-Russian Georgian government majority. The reason for this is the Foreign Agents Act.
By Markus Grabitz
Following a self-assessment at the beginning of March, the Commission has now classified the booking platform Booking.com as a gatekeeper in line with the DMA. In another case, the Brussels authority is launching a market investigation.
By Corinna Visser
For the first time since 1980, the separatists have not won a majority in the regional elections in Catalonia. The winner was a party that focused on dialog.
By Redaktion Table
After the EU Commission launched proceedings in April in connection with the construction of a photovoltaic park in Romania, the Chinese solar manufacturers are now withdrawing. This is the second case in which the EU Commission has used its instrument against third-country subsidies.
By Marc Winkelmann
In a position paper, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft sets out what needs to happen to bring generative AI into use in Germany and Europe. One of the most important points: the development of in-house models.
By Corinna Visser
In the next EU legislative period, the main focus will be on the implementation of agreed projects. The economy has high hopes for the Ecodesign Regulation.
By Nicolas Heronymus
