The EU could hit the USA hard by imposing export taxes on products that the American economy urgently needs from Europe. For example, pharmaceutical products and machines for manufacturing microchips.
By Daniel Gros
The JURI rapporteur proposes targeted amendments to the AI Act in order to clarify key terms, prevent abusive AI practices and make transition periods more practicable.
By Corinna Visser
The EU is on track to achieve its competitiveness targets for only a few key figures. This is according to a draft of the Single Market Report, which is to be presented on Friday.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
In their search for new sources of revenue, MEPs are going head-to-head with the US government: Support for taxing digital companies is growing across all political groups.
By Till Hoppe
In an internal letter, the German Federal Cartel Office has warned the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy against consolidating market concentration by promoting new gas-fired power plants. The competition authority also commented on the controversial minimum bid size.
By Manuel Berkel
The market for stationary battery storage in the European Union grew by 45% in 2025. For the first time, large-scale storage systems accounted for a majority share of 55%, while the share of home storage systems fell to 36%.
By Manuel Berkel
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas sees a structural reorientation of transatlantic relations. Europe must adapt and take more responsibility for its security.
By Stephan Israel
Following the failure of negotiations on the reform of air passenger rights, a conciliation committee will now be convened between the European Parliament and the Council. Parliament has appointed the members of its delegation.
By Marion Bergermann and Markus Grabitz
Committee member Jörgen Warborn is proposing measures to make EU legislation more professional. His report received broad support in the Legal Affairs Committee and is set to be put to a plenary vote soon.
By Markus Grabitz
After Spain and Italy, France has also agreed to classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. A political agreement at the meeting of European Union foreign ministers is therefore considered likely.
By Redaktion Table
