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
The EU Commission's response to the multi-billion US Inflation Reduction Act for the promotion of green industries is insufficient, criticizes the lead MEP in the EU Parliament. The EU has no "business case" for decarbonizing the industry. It should promote more technology sectors and grant more subsidies. This is the demand made in the report of the responsible EU rapporteur, which is available to Table.Media in advance.
By Till Hoppe
The ban on commissions for securities transactions was cleared in advance. Pressure from the Federal Ministry of Finance probably helped. But even without the commission ban, the proposal for the retail investor strategy that the Commission is presenting today is unlikely to meet with much approval in the industry.
By Max Mustermann
