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What's cooking in Brussels? Fear of the farmers

After the negotiations on the Green Deal legislation in the energy sector, it is now the agricultural sector's turn. The Commission's proposals are causing plenty of controversies – how they will be taken forward depends not least on a French Renew MEP.

By Claire Stam

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Foreign subsidies: Implementation of EU rules causes trouble

The EU wants to prevent highly subsidized state-owned companies, for example from China, from buying up competitors or snatching up public contracts. But Europe's industry is now up in arms over the implementation of the new rules – it fears that the reporting obligations will get out of hand. The Commission will likely amend the regulations now.

By Till Hoppe

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Timmermans: EU could reach climate target of 58 percent

One of the last major negotiations in this mandate is likely to be led by Frans Timmermans at COP28 in Dubai. In an interview with Table.Media, the Commission Vice President and Green Deal chief reports on the struggle to phase out fossil fuels and speculates on a higher carbon reduction target for the EU.

By Claire Stam

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Five years of the GDPR: No anniversary party

The General Data Protection Regulation was to become a centerpiece of Europe's digital policy. It has been legally effective for five years. But is it working? An interim assessment.

By Falk Steiner

Manuel Müller erstellt seit 2014 regelmäßig Sitzprojektionen zur Europawahl.
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If European elections were held on Sunday... Greens gain ground

Ahead of the European elections, Table.Media regularly publishes an up-to-date projection by political scientist Manuel Müller on the composition of the next European Parliament. It is already becoming clear that an alliance of the EPP and S D alone will not suffice. Things are looking up for the Greens.

By Experts Table.Briefings