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App stores: is a closed system really safer?

Their app stores put Google and Apple under pressure in Europe and the USA. The accusation: too much control. The companies justify themselves, saying that this is necessary for security reasons. But experts doubt this argument.

By Falk Steiner

Taxonomy: pro-nuclear report causes controversy

In the fall, the EU Commission will decide whether investments in nuclear energy should be classified as sustainable. The decision is supposed to be based on scientific facts, but it is highly political. A report by the EU consultancy JRC is now causing controversy.

By Charlotte Wirth

Moment of truth for high-tech megadeal

The US chip company Nvidia will soon have to submit its planned takeover of Arm to the EU competition regulators for review. The 40-billion deal is also of strategic importance for Europe. It could fail because of China.

By Till Hoppe

Ready for the turnaround? Shipping to pay for emissions

Shipping is to contribute to climate protection and be included in European emissions trading. For many, however, the EU Commission's proposal does not go far enough. Experts criticize that the initiative to switch to more climate-friendly fuels is also unsuitable.

By Timo Landenberger

Chip industry: avoiding a subsidy race

The EU wants to get more involved in the semiconductor industry. In doing so, it should not focus too heavily on chip production but rather build on existing strengths and promote chip design, advises Bruegel expert Niclas Frederic Poitiers.

By Redaktion Table