Apple is facing a setback in its long-running tax dispute with the EU Commission. At issue is an additional payment of €13 billion in Ireland.
By Redaktion Table
According to an expert assessment, the German agreement on industrial electricity must be approved by the EU Commission under state aid law. The reason is only a minimal change.
By Manuel Berkel
For months, the debate on reforming the EU's debt rules was almost at a standstill. A meeting between Christian Lindner and the French finance minister in the run-up to the Ecofin meeting brought some movement.
By Redaktion Table
In order to form a government in Spain, the Socialists (PSOE) of caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have also reached a controversial agreement with the second of the two separatist parties from Catalonia.
By Redaktion Table
With regard to the Clean Air Directive, member states whose economic performance is below the EU average want the new limit values to come into force up to ten years later. This is one of the demands of the common position of the Member States agreed by the EU ambassadors. The trilogue begins next week.
By Markus Grabitz
In their latest report, the German Council of Economic Experts call for greater harmonization of securities supervision in the EU. This should strengthen the capital markets.
By Redaktion Table
The employers' association Business Europe is calling for the Commission to exercise restraint when proposing new legislation for the economy in the next mandate. It should also get serious about cutting red tape.
By Redaktion Table
The German government intends to abstain from the vote in the circle of EU ambassadors (Coreper I) on the Clean Air Directive. Nevertheless, it is expected that the Spanish Council Presidency's proposal for a compromise will receive a qualified majority today.
By Markus Grabitz
YouTube and TikTok are to provide the EU with information on how they comply with the new EU regulations on online content for the protection of children.
By Redaktion Table
Brazilian officials say the directive to combat deforestation is complicating negotiations on a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc.
By Redaktion Table
