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Commission wants digital euro as legal tender

The proposal for the digital euro will officially be released at the end of the month. However, the draft that is already circulating indicates that the EU Commission largely aligns with the ECB's vision of a digital payment currency. The initial reactions are mixed.

By Corinna Visser

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EVs from China: discussion about protective tariffs

The EU Commission is discussing measures to address potential dumping imports from China through tariffs. There is significant concern, particularly in France, about the competition. Chinese manufacturers offer unbeatable prices and have made significant technological advancements.

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Eine denkwürdige Sitzung: Der ENVI-Vorsitzende Pascal Canfin (Renew) bei der Abstimmung (Screenshot).
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Renaturation: ENVI vote postponed

The vote on the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament's Environment Committee (ENVI) was eagerly anticipated. Due to time constraints, the final vote had to be postponed until June 27. However, a complete rejection of the proposal, as demanded by the EPP, did not receive a majority. Now, it's up to the member states to take action.

By Claire Stam

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NATO meeting: consolation instead of membership for Ukraine?

How will NATO address Ukraine's demand for swift membership? This is also a matter of concern for the defense ministers of the alliance during their preparatory meeting in Brussels. However, the membership question is not the only unresolved issue ahead of the summit in Vilnius.

By Stephan Israel