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Poland and Hungary have lost in court in the dispute over the new rule of law mechanism. Budapest in particular is now threatened with financial sanctions. However, it remains to be seen whether the EU Commission will initiate proceedings before the country's parliamentary elections. There has been sharp criticism from the European Parliament.
By Eric Bonse
Last week, the EU Commission presented the Chips Act as a central industrial policy project. German industry now voices criticism of the focus on very specific technologies – and of the influence of chip manufacturer Intel.
By Till Hoppe