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Response to IRA: more government aid poses new problems

The EU states fear they are falling behind as locations for climate-friendly technologies. Higher subsidies are supposed to be the core of the response to the US Inflation Reduction Act. But the discussed relaxation of the subsidy rules would have side effects.

By Till Hoppe

(230103) -- CHANGSHA, Jan. 3, 2023 () -- Rural doctor Hou Luobo treats a villager door to door in Youxian County, centra
Opinion

New fiscal rules debt and growth sustainability

The EU Commission has presented its proposal on the reformed Stability and Growth Pact. The member states must discuss it and agree on the changes and improvements to the fiscal framework. They should not miss the opportunity to reach a good result.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Why the right to repair keeps getting postponed

The EU Commission originally planned to present the draft on sustainable consumption of goods in July 2022. Now it is to come just under a year later. Members of Parliament and consumer advocates are concerned that implementation will be delayed – possibly even beyond the current legislative period.

By Leonie Düngefeld