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
The energy crisis is exposing the diversity of energy strategies within the EU. Instead of honest debates about structural problems, political concessions that offer no sustainable solution are dominating the discourse, writes the head of the think tank Strategic Perspectives.
By Linda Kalcher
EU institutions are launching negotiations on the implementation of the US trade agreement. While the Council is seeking a rapid reduction in tariffs on US goods, the Parliament wants to link the reductions to stricter conditions.
By Antonia Zimmermann
On Tuesday, Andrea Wechsler (CDU) and Nicolás González Casares (S&D) will present the European Resilience Alliance for Clean Hydrogen & Derivatives alongside Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera and industry representatives. Wechsler is calling for greater coordination along the value chain.
By Andrea Wechsler
Greece has restructured the agency responsible for administering EU agricultural subsidies. EU Commission officials will soon conduct an on-site inspection of the agency.
By Julia Dahm
Industry associations are calling for swift progress on the regulation of artificial intelligence. They are calling for longer transition periods and simplification to provide legal certainty for providers.
By Corinna Visser
A paper by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation explains why the Digital Markets Act has not yet covered major cloud providers. The analysis highlights structural gaps – and outlines ways in which the EU could adapt the regulation.
By Corinna Visser
The German coalition committee has agreed on a joint position regarding the automotive package. The Social Democrats are making far-reaching concessions to the CDU/CSU and automakers. In the European Parliament, the German SPD group has already expressed reservations.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Commission plans to allow new state subsidies to address rising energy prices. On Monday evening, it released the first details of the new state aid framework. It is also expected that there will be new opportunities for gas-fired power plants.
By Manuel Berkel
