China’s new regulation against foreign sanctions is putting European companies in a dilemma. Firms that comply with US or EU rules risk penalties in China. The EU Chamber of Commerce is warning of growing uncertainty and calling for clear rules.
By Amelie Richter
To shield struggling domestic industry from cheap Chinese exports, industry groups are calling for instruments similar to the new steel safeguards to be extended to other sectors.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The European Court of Auditors doubts that the planned temporary decarbonization fund will provide the hoped-for incentives for investment in climate-friendly production.
By Lukas Knigge
No other country in Europe has as many electricity grid operators – mostly municipal utilities – as Germany. The European regulatory agency ACER sees this as a drawback for future projects and investments. This is what experts are now recommending.
By Manuel Berkel
The Commission has announced a new legal framework for tobacco control for the fall. The evaluation report on the existing legal framework, which the Commission recently published, had been rated “negative” by the Scrutiny Board.
By Markus Grabitz
European IT providers have developed a joint solution to secure critical systems. In the event of a crisis, it is designed to operate without having to rely on non-European cloud providers.
By Corinna Visser
Péter Magyar’s victory in Hungary marks a defeat for anti-EU populism. Legal expert and strategic advisor Marc De Vos asks whether this is a turning point, or merely a temporary interlude ahead of more significant elections in larger member states.
By Marc De Vos
The band Kraftwerk and producer Moses Pelham have been locked in a legal battle over the use of a musical sequence for nearly 30 years. The European Court of Justice has now ruled on the issue of sampling.
By Corinna Visser
The issue of export controls had recently gone somewhat quieter. But the EU Chamber in Beijing warns that suspended measures with far-reaching consequences could return within just a few months.
By Jörn Petring
The EU is introducing new protective measures for the steel sector. But Brussels is still struggling to find a broader response to Chinese overcapacity. At the same time, a new Chinese supply chain law is creating additional uncertainty.
By Antonia Zimmermann, Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann
