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Companies complain about barriers in the single market

Divergent regulations and a lack of information make it difficult for many companies to do business in other EU countries, according to a survey. Enrico Letta, author of a report on the single market, is calling for stronger enforcement of the current rules.

By Till Hoppe

Secession plans of Republika Srpska in Bosnia

Despite the Founding Day of Republika Srpska being declared unconstitutional, the President of the Bosnian Serb entity, Milorad Dodik, organized a police parade this week. Next week, he will face charges for possible violations of the Dayton Peace Agreement.

By Redaktion Table

AI Act: The hard-fought compromise is at risk

The dispute over the rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the EU continues. The hard-won compromise on the AI Act is not well-received by everyone; the FDP in the EU Parliament rejects it. It is also unclear how the German government will vote.

By Corinna Visser

Data Act enters into force

The clock is now ticking: In 20 months, the Data Act will be implemented. The industry association Bitkom is calling for additional preparations by policymakers, particularly concerning oversight.

By Corinna Visser

Hydrogen Europe opposes electrification target

Just before the evaluation of the Governance Regulation, the conflict between the electricity and hydrogen industries is escalating. Meanwhile, Commission advisers provide an initial assessment of the framework for energy and climate policy.

By Manuel Berkel

USA and UK bomb Huthi installations in Yemen

The USA and the UK have responded to the ongoing threat to commercial ships off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea by conducting airstrikes on installations belonging to the Huthi militants in Yemen.

By Thomas Wiegold