On Oct. 15, Poland will elect a new parliament. The election campaign shows how unequally the power of the various parties is distributed. The ruling PiS party can rely on support from the media and state-owned corporations – and is handing out expensive election gifts.
By Redaktion Table
Paris has been calling for punitive tariffs on EVs from China for some time, and Ursula von der Leyen is now adopting the position. German premium brands in particular fear Chinese retaliation. Beijing speaks of pure protectionism.
By Markus Grabitz
Von der Leyen advocates admitting Ukraine and other candidates to the EU and at the same time deepening European integration. She avoids concrete reform proposals – probably well-calculated.
By Till Hoppe
Modernization and decarbonization go hand in hand, emphasizes Ursula von der Leyen, heralding the next phase of the Green Deal. This is based on dialogs with industry and farmers as well as a wind power package. However, she did not reveal details.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU's draft AI law is hostile to innovation, warn leading German experts. They call for fewer requirements for professional and private users, a bolder approach to risks, and fair opportunities for SMEs.
By Thilo Boss
Tomorrow, the EU Parliament will vote on the report on the Critical Raw Materials Act. For the subsequent negotiations with the Council, rapporteur Nicola Beer (FDP) sees above all the accelerated approval procedures for raw materials projects as a sticking point, as she says in an interview with Leonie Düngefeld and Amelie Richter.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU Commission is presenting a package of measures designed to make life easier for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). But the proposals do not go far enough for the business community.
By Till Hoppe
In Todendorf on the Baltic Sea, the German Air Force has jointly built an air defense training center in just eight months. The close cooperation between the force and industry in training is expected to attract further European partners.
By Markus Bickel
In the fall, negotiations on the Growth and Stability Pact will enter the decisive round, and the current exemption rules will expire at the end of the year. Luxembourg Finance Minister Yuriko Backes is confident that the EU member states will be able to find compromises. However, it is important that they take the necessary time, she says in an interview with Christof Roche.
By Max Mustermann
Margrethe Vestager is currently traveling across Europe to campaign for her candidacy as the future President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). On Friday, the currently on-leave Vice-President of the European Commission was in Berlin. Her pitch: The EU's house bank must become faster and more willing to take risks.
By Till Hoppe
