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The Directorate General for Competition needs to be radically reformed because its strategy and competencies are no longer appropriate for the technological world of the 21st century, writes André Loesekrug-Pietri of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI). The EU authority is contributing to the decline of European competitiveness, he says.
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The USA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) came into force a year ago. And the billion-dollar subsidy program is showing initial successes: It is helping to reduce emissions, attracting investment in green industries and creating industrial jobs. Critics criticize the high price.
By Nico Beckert
On Thursday, Spain's Congress will elect its presidency. Carles Puigdemont's party will only decide shortly beforehand whether it will support Pedro Sánchez's left-wing alliance. If so, the Socialists will get the presidency and possibly a majority to form a government. But Puigdemont has demands.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho