In the EU Parliament, the main figure in the corruption scandal was responsible for a panel on scientific foresight. Kaili used the chairmanship of the EPRS for her own political work – and awarded posts to her sister and the quasi-governmental Qatar Foundation.
By Charlotte Wirth
On Thursday, members of the House of Representatives will vote on the compromise on the Data Act in the lead industry committee. Observers expect broad approval. The industry, on the other hand, sees considerable risks.
By Corinna Visser
China plans to restrict the export of technologies for the production of solar systems. The People's Republic is the technological leader in this field. The export stop would deal a severe blow to the West's efforts to build up its own solar industry.
By Nico Beckert
German Minister for Economic Affairs Habeck and his French counterpart Le Maire discussed possible ways out of the IRA subsidy dispute with the US government in Washington. They offered closer cooperation on green tech and supply chains. The USA wavers between protectionism and dependence.
By Bernhard Pötter
For strategically important industries, the Commission wants to allow up to 40 percent subsidies in Germany. However, if new factories want to receive the same support the IRA provides on US soil after being established, the Federal Republic would have to cooperate with at least two other member states.
By Manuel Berkel
Antwerp is the largest trading center for rough diamonds – including those from Russia. So far, Belgium has managed to protect the industry from punitive measures. But with an eye on the tenth sanctions package, pressure is growing on Head of Government Alexander De Croo.
By Stephan Israel
The EU has expanded its embargo on Russian crude oil to all oil products as planned and introduced an additional price cap – albeit with a long transition period. An exception has been made for Croatia.
By Eric Bonse
The NGO "No Peace without Justice", whose secretary general is among the four main suspects in the bribery scandal in the EU Parliament, received EU funds amounting to 3.79 million euros over the years. What happened to the money remains unclear.
By Markus Grabitz
No quick EU accession, but more military aid and additional Russia sanctions: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and 15 of her commissioners set out the framework for further cooperation with Ukraine during a working visit to Kyiv on Thursday.
By Eric Bonse
The French government's policy to decarbonize industry has failed for the time being. Only four of 19 industrial sectors have published their legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, there will now be monetary compensation for the companies.
By Claire Stam
