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Ursula von der Leyen, on the left, and  Aleksandar Vučić

Von der Leyen finds clear words for Serbia and Kosovo

Both Serbia and Kosovo must step up efforts to normalize relations after the recent upsurge in violence if they are to join the European Union. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen demanded this on the second day of her trip to the Balkans.

By Redaktion Table

Kim Kohlmeyer T&E

KsNI – Schrödinger's cat in the transport sector

Excessive emissions, insufficient measures – the transportation sector is the problematic child in Germany and Europe when it comes to climate protection. Now, it has the opportunity to transform into a model student, writes Kim Kohlmeyer of T E. However, to achieve this, the Ministry of Transport must stop dragging its feet.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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France excludes Chinese EVs from car subsidy scheme

The French government aligns the promotion of electromobility more closely with environmental and industrial policy criteria. To this end, it tightens the environmental bonus and favors low-income households. Both new regulations disadvantage Chinese EVs.

By Carsten Hübner

Thierry Breton

DSA: competence wrangling at an inopportune time

The Digital Services Act is in force – at least for the Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs). Until now, the Network Enforcement Act applied to them in Germany, which is now history – and the German Digital Services Act is still a long time coming.

By Falk Steiner

Kai Zenner

Kai Zenner – the AI Influencer

Anyone who wants to find out about the status of negotiations on the AI Act should know Kai Zenner. The office manager of EPP MEP Axel Voss has made a name for himself on the topic of AI.

By Redaktion Table

Trade agreement with Australia fails for the time being

The trade agreement between the EU and Australia has failed for the time being. Australia was not prepared to agree to the previously agreed duty-free quotas for beef, lamb and sugar. Bernd Lange (SPD), head of the trade committee, calls Australia's actions absurd.

By Redaktion Table

States coordinate on regulation of AI

The G7 adopts guidelines for AI, Germany wants to cooperate more closely with France and Italy in the field, and Joe Biden issues an Executive Order on AI – new conditions for AI are being set all over the world.

By Corinna Visser