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The German digital industry criticizes the IAA draft, which focuses on traditional industries and excludes digital technologies such as semiconductors and AI from the status of strategic sectors. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) wants to do away with lists of strategic sectors altogether.
By Manuel Berkel
Spain is supporting AI developers by providing EUR 100 million for European cooperation projects. This support, which is part of the German-led IPCEI-AI initiative, is aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty.
By Corinna Visser
The number of asylum applications in Europe is falling significantly. Germany is also seeing fewer and fewer applications, although it still the top destination for asylum seekers.
By Redaktion Table
Europe needs not only the strategy, but also the will to implement it, so that we can break free from our dependence on products and services from the US and China. European tech companies are ready to do this.
By Werner Neubauer
At the invitation of Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, carnival floats by artist Jacques Tilly are on display at the European Parliament in Brussels. Not everyone finds them funny.
By Markus Grabitz
British Finance Minister Reeves wants to remove trade barriers with the EU. She intends to present concrete proposals to strengthen alliances with European partners and promote economic growth.
By Redaktion Table
With 87 partners and EUR 75 million, the industrial policy message is clear. Through the EURO-3C project, the Commission is aiming to establish a European Telco Edge Cloud and reduce dependency on third countries.
By Corinna Visser
Domestic consumption has long been the Achilles’ heel of China’s economy. With the population aging rapidly, the “silver economy” is seen as a promising fix – but it is far from guaranteed.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Elmed submarine cable shows how a major European infrastructure project can gain momentum – and how early progress can spur follow-on initiatives.
By Arne Schütte