After banned products were discovered on the Shein platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer's website.
By Amelie Richter
The Iris² satellite constellation is the EU’s project, supported by Esa, to establish its own secure communication system in orbit. The SpaceRISE consortium, which was commissioned to build and operate Iris2, will present its progress at Rendezvous One.
By Corinna Visser
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is due to travel to Washington this week. Following a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed doubts about Russia’s willingness to agree to a ceasefire.
By Viktor Funk, Markus Bickel and Stephan Israel
The EU Parliament has approved the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) by a large majority. At EUR 1.5 billion, the European defense industry will be strengthened and its dependence on imports reduced.
By Stephan Israel
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended the energy deal with the USA against criticism. She emphasizes that US LNG will help reduce Russian gas imports and that the methane regulation will ensure low emission levels.
By Manuel Berkel
The EPP abandoned its attempt at short notice to fast-track the Mercosur safeguard clauses through Parliament. Some member states are waiting for their adoption before committing to a position on the Mercosur agreement.
By Julia Dahm and János Allenbach-Ammann
Shortly before the potentially decisive trilogue on a relaxation of EU genetic engineering legislation, skeptics and supporters are appealing to negotiators. Several German companies warn of the economic consequences of possible deregulation.
By Julia Dahm
The digital euro is supposed to secure Europe’s strength but, in its current form, will weaken the bloc’s sovereignty, competition and trust. The President of the German Savings Banks and Giro Association (DSGV), Ulrich Reuter, argues why Europe is standing in its own way with this project.
By Ulrich Reuter
According to information from Beijing, the French President will meet Chinese head of state Xi next week. It is the start of a busy period of travel diplomacy by European leaders.
By Silke Wettach
In an own-initiative report, the EU Parliament calls for stricter rules to protect children and young people on the internet. MEPs are calling for age limits for social media and a mandatory age-appropriate design of online platforms.
By Corinna Visser
