Criticism of the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism CBAM continues unabated. The German Foundation for Family Businesses commissioned a study into alternatives and is proposing adjustments.
By Lukas Knigge
While the US is mesmerized by large language models (LLMs), European AI experts and research sponsors are pursuing alternatives. One of these projects was initiated by the German agency Sprind.
By David Matthews and Martin Greenacre
EU diplomats want the signing of an FTA with the Mercosur states to be seen as proof that the European Union has recognized the signs of the times and is capable of acting strategically. However, the decision comes at a political price for the bloc.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
For the second time in a row, political groups to the right of the EPP have suffered losses in Manuel Müller’s seat projection.
By Manuel Müller
US President Trump is making a grab for the island in the far north to strengthen his own position vis-à-vis Europe, China and Russia. Table.briefings explains the context.
By Till Hoppe, Nana Brink, Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch
Critics of the Mercosur agreement have recently been able to extract a number of commitments for agriculture from the European Commission. However, in practice not all of them are likely to make a big difference.
By Julia Dahm
Europe is striving for digital independence in order to secure economic power. However, according to expert Manuel Kilian, sustainable competitive advantages are lacking because Europe is pursuing the wrong governmental logic.
By Leonard Schulz
In a speech, the French President emphasized how important it is for the Commission to stand firm on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). Some consultation participants are calling for even stricter rules.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission is planning a new strategy for vocational training. The BDA, DIHK and ZDH are proactively making demands in this area. They fear that otherwise, the wrong signals may be given.
By Anna Parrisius
A high-level Indian delegation is in Brussels to discuss the remaining sticking points of a free trade agreement. In the best case scenario, a deal could already be reached in January – the economic incentives are strong.
By Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann
