The EU Commission President is calling on business associations in Berlin to stand up for her competition agenda. The BDI, BDA, DIHK and the skilled crafts sector should campaign for the omnibus packages in the Council and European Parliament.
By Till Hoppe
According to electricity grid operators, dividing up the German electricity price zone has only minor advantages but high costs. The European regulatory agency ACER now vehemently disagrees with the companies' calculations.
By Manuel Berkel
The committee that sets the criteria for corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) is looking for a new chair. Above all, candidates emphasize their desire to seek dialogue with the business community.
By Marc Winkelmann
A study by IW Cologne shows that the USA is more dependent on imports from the EU than from China. According to the authors of the study, a more confident stance would have been possible in the tariff negotiations with the USA.
By Julia Fiedler
The Commission is making a new attempt to persuade Israel to change course in view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the suspension of trade benefits only has a chance if Germany also agrees and supports a tougher stance.
By Stephan Israel, Stefan Braun
The European Social Fund is "one of the best labor market instruments we have," says Bavarian Minister of Social Affairs Ulrike Scharf. And this is precisely what she sees as jeopardized by the EU Commission's current plans.
By Alina Leimbach
After a phone call with the US president, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds out the prospect of a quicker end to Russian oil and gas imports. However, willingness in Parliament and the Council is cautious at best.
By Manuel Berkel
Age verification is becoming mandatory for platforms in Europe. However, deepfakes and forged documents undermine existing procedures. Only multi-level controls and strict data protection standards can protect both minors and fundamental rights.
By Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin
The EU Commission wants to work more closely with India, but India's cooperation with Russia and strong interests in agricultural trade are making negotiations for a free trade agreement more difficult.
By Janos Allenbach-Ammann
When she took office, the 48-year-old was criticized in other EU countries for her political background. Once in office, she allayed many concerns and cooperated with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on asylum policy.
By Almut Siefert
