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Data Act: clear majority for compromise expected

On Thursday, members of the House of Representatives will vote on the compromise on the Data Act in the lead industry committee. Observers expect broad approval. The industry, on the other hand, sees considerable risks.

By Corinna Visser

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EU-USA: Green free trade to defuse IRA dispute

German Minister for Economic Affairs Habeck and his French counterpart Le Maire discussed possible ways out of the IRA subsidy dispute with the US government in Washington. They offered closer cooperation on green tech and supply chains. The USA wavers between protectionism and dependence.

By Bernhard Pötter

Opinion

The anatomy of Europe's leaderless unity

The Russian strategy gambled that the unity of Europe would be among the first casualties of the war of aggression on Ukraine. A split failed to materialize. But a new order is emerging in Europe, writes ECFR's Kadri Liik.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Billions in aid only through cooperation

For strategically important industries, the Commission wants to allow up to 40 percent subsidies in Germany. However, if new factories want to receive the same support the IRA provides on US soil after being established, the Federal Republic would have to cooperate with at least two other member states.

By Manuel Berkel