All EU Member States will be obliged to review foreign direct investment in strategically important sectors. However, the capitals will retain exclusive responsibility over the decisions.
By Redaktion Table
With the help of an emergency clause, a large majority of EU states have decided to place a long-term block on Russian state bank funds. This increases the likelihood of the Ukraine reparation loan, which could strengthen the EU’s role in the peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel, János Allenbach-Ammann and Wilhelmine Stenglin
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte chose remarkably clear words in Berlin on Thursday. However, there was still no criticism of the US.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
On Friday the EU finance ministers hope to reach an agreement on a temporary duty on small parcels in order to stem the flood of e-commerce parcels from China. At the same time, negotiations on the customs reform with Parliament are making slow progress.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
When the Standard Eurobarometer came out in May, confidence in the EU was at record levels. Now it has fallen. The fact that the survey was published to coincide with the first anniversary of Ursula von der Leyen’s second mandate is said to be a coincidence.
By Markus Grabitz
German and European arms companies are dependent on supplies of explosives from other continents. If a defense situation arose, the Bundeswehr would face serious problems, says an expert from the arms industry.
By Gabriel Bub
The EU states have found a way to block Russian state bank funds for the longer term. This improves the chances of the Ukraine reparation loan. An agreement at the summit here would be a prerequisite for the EU to be taken seriously in the US-led peace negotiations.
By Stephan Israel, János Allenbach-Ammann and Wilhelmine Stenglin
The EU Commission is initiating proceedings against the Chinese company Nuctech due to possible distortions of the internal market. The company produces and sells security and inspection scanners for airports worldwide.
By Leonardo Pape
The EU and China have resumed talks on minimum prices for EVs imported from China. The government in Beijing warns against bilateral negotiations between Brussels and individual manufacturers.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Union reached a provisional agreement on Thursday on new rules requiring all member states to screen foreign investments for security risks.
By Julia Fiedler
