The EU Commission also wants to open up the third call for tenders of the European Hydrogen Bank to electrolytically produced, low-carbon hydrogen.
By Manuel Berkel
On July 16, the College of Commissioners decided to withdraw the proposals for Standard Essential Patents (SEP) and the AI Liability Directive. Both the Council and the Parliament had strongly supported the SEP proposal.
By Markus Grabitz and Corinna Visser
The data points have been significantly reduced – companies are now being asked to assess whether implementation is easier and more practical.
By Marc Winkelmann
Operators of public charging stations for electric vehicles are not allowed to disadvantage other electricity providers. The ADAC welcomed the clarification from the EU Transport Commissioner.
By Manuel Berkel
The entry and exit system for automated monitoring of travelers from third countries is to be gradually introduced starting in October. Member states will have six months to complete full implementation. Once in place, passport stamps will no longer be required.
By Marion Bergermann
The EUR 150 billion program is intended to facilitate the financing of defense projects. 18 EU countries have expressed interest – but Germany is not among them.
By Till Hoppe
After significant pressure from both domestic sources and the EU, Zelensky has relented. It is considered a mere formality that his newly submitted draft will pass through parliament on Thursday.
By Denis Trubetskoy
Despite the European Commission’s claims to the contrary, the deal with the United States clearly violates WTO principles, which the EU normally pledges to defend.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The European Commission wants to partially suspend Israel’s participation in the Horizon Europe research program. However, the German government and several other countries are blocking the Commission’s proposal.
By Redaktion Table
The agreement reveals deep weaknesses in EU trade policy. Individual member states undermine the negotiating position instead of taking joint responsibility. National interests also make the EU susceptible to blackmail.
By Etienne Höra
