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The European Union has responded to the COVID pandemic with a comprehensive package of measures. Most recently, a new health authority with the divine name HERA was established to make provisions for future emergencies. However, at yesterday's Council meeting of health ministers, there was headwind against the EU Commission's so-called HERA crisis regulation. There is also harsh criticism from the European Parliament.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
Due to a conflict with Lithuania, Chinese customs are blocking goods from the country – providing the backdrop for the presentation of the EU instrument against economic coercion. But experts expect discussions among member states and warn against watering it down.
By Amelie Richter
The Digital Services Act is on the home stretch in the European Parliament: Rapporteur Christel Schaldemose has managed to convince the representatives of the other political groups of her compromises. Next week, the Internal Market Committee will vote on it. We highlight the most important points of the compromise.
By Redaktion Table
Clearer foreign policy vis-à-vis autocracies, visions for Europe: The traffic light coalition has set itself a number of goals. But the resistance to the laudable new course is considerable, analyses Jana Puglierin of the European Council on Foreign Relations. The new government must therefore seize opportunities.
By Redaktion Table