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Big tech needs to stop hiding

One of the main reasons for the market dominance of large technology companies is the fact that they are currently able to hide more detailed financial and operational information from regulatory scrutiny. To counteract this, a more proactive regulatory agenda is needed, as well as improved 10-K reporting, analyze Mariana Mazzucato and Ilan Strauss.

By Redaktion Table

Norms and standards to become a top priority

In its new strategy, the EU Commission proposes to coordinate standardization in Europe at a high political level. A strategic approach is intended to prevent the EU from losing further ground to China and the USA. In addition, the authority wants to limit the influence of foreign groups in European standardization bodies.

By Till Hoppe

Taxonomy: the dispute continues

Yesterday, the EU Commission officially presented its legal act to supplement the taxonomy. Despite ongoing criticism, natural gas and nuclear energy continue to be classified as sustainable. This is causing outrage, and not just among environmentalists. It is unlikely that the taxonomy will be stopped now – but the dispute continues.

By Timo Landenberger

Product liability and AI: Commission working on new rules

The Product Liability Directive has been in force since 1985. Since then, the product landscape has changed significantly, especially due to digitalization. It is questionable whether the directive still offers sufficient legal certainty and consumer protection in the age of intelligent and AI-based products and services. The Commission wants to tighten things up.

By Eugenie Ankowitsch

Gas imports: expensive road to independence

The threat of war in Ukraine makes a possible gas supplies halt from Russia seem possible. The EU Commission is looking into possible alternatives, and Germany is now also discussing an accelerated departure from Russian gas. But at what cost?

By Till Hoppe