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Margrethe Vestager is currently traveling across Europe to campaign for her candidacy as the future President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). On Friday, the currently on-leave Vice-President of the European Commission was in Berlin. Her pitch: The EU's house bank must become faster and more willing to take risks.
By Till Hoppe
A new trade route through the Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Israel aims to simplify the transportation of goods and renewable energy from India to Europe. The participating countries intend to counterbalance China's growing influence in the region. The USA and the EU also plan to invest in infrastructure in Africa.
By Till Hoppe
The Industry Committee in the EU Parliament adopted the report on the Critical Raw Materials Act on Thursday. It strengthens requirements for circularity, sustainability and labor and human rights in relation to strategic raw material projects. The plenary is set to vote on the report next week.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The upcoming European elections in France will be European in name only: The ballot is primarily viewed in Paris as the final electoral test before the next presidential elections scheduled for 2027. President Emmanuel Macron will not be running for re-election.
By Claire Stam