Australia’s trade minister is due in Brussels next week. If talks are successful, Ursula von der Leyen could travel to Australia as early as mid-month.
By Antonia Zimmermann
Europe wants to increase its involvement in the Arctic. However, there are major problems with military capabilities and resources. Europe lacks icebreakers and experienced personnel, among other things. However, the security situation in the region is changing rapidly.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch
Germany needs to be more ambitious when it comes to switching off copper wire and switching over to fiber optics. If we want to reach the Digital Networks Act target in 2035, we cannot wait until 2030.
By Michael Jungwirth
Europe is planning to step up its involvement in the Arctic. The EU is willing to make its contribution, emphasized Kaja Kallas in Tromsø. But the challenges are immense. It is a question of military resources and capabilities.
By Lisa-Martina Klein and Fabian Peltsch
The second Von der Leyen Commission’s focus on competitiveness is reflected in its more intensive contact with company representatives. Meetings with US companies are predominant.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Following a formal suspension of work on the US trade deal, trade politicians in the European Parliament are once again trying to agree on the next steps.
By Antonia Zimmermann and János Allenbach-Ammann
The regular meeting of the Commission College in Berlaymont has been canceled today. Instead, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Commissioners are withdrawing outside Brussels for a retreat.
By Markus Grabitz
The EU Commission is setting out a framework for the certification of Carbon removal. This is intended to create clarity for companies and investors and enable a new market for innovative climate action solutions.
By Lukas Knigge
More and more countries are taking their cue from Australia and introducing plans to ban minors from using social media. Spain is now one of them.
By Corinna Visser
The European Commission is launching an in-depth investigation into the Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind. The solar industry is calling for similar investigations into Chinese PV producers.
By Manuel Berkel and Amelie Richter
