The EU Commission wants to better prepare the internal market for crises such as a pandemic. The European Parliament's rapporteur, Andreas Schwab (CDU), now wants substantial changes to the proposal – and calls for fewer obligations for companies.
By Markus Grabitz
President Biden and Commission President von der Leyen announced new measures directed against Beijing at their meeting. The Europeans are increasingly adopting Washington's hard line towards China.
By Eric Bonse
In the negotiations on the AI Act, MPs have still not agreed on a definition. The popularity of ChatGPT increases the pressure.
By Corinna Visser
For a long time, Germany was well represented at the EU level: The country provided numerous heads in the administration of Parliament and the Foreign Service, in the financial sector and right at the top with Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President. But now, many Germans are saying goodbye to their top positions. And the traffic light coalition hardly has the opportunity to make replacements.
By Max Mustermann
If the Council had its way, the financial sector would be almost entirely excluded from the EU's duty of care legislation. What this means in concrete terms is shown by an example from Mexico, in which a Luxembourg financial holding company is also involved. The case clearly shows how difficult it is to clarify the question of the responsibility of financial service providers.
By Charlotte Wirth
The European Commission is tightening the reins again on EU member states' budget policies. The escape clause for debt rules is to expire at the end of the year. This means that member states will once again be threatened with deficit procedures if they incur excessive new debt.
By Max Mustermann
According to the EU Commission, the EU is to cover a significant share of its own demand for critical raw materials by 2030. To this end, local value chains are to be rapidly strengthened: Europe.Table has looked at the leaked draft of the Critical Raw Materials Act.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A first draft of the electricity market reform does not envisage any fundamental system change. Instead, the Commission wants to simplify investments in renewables and flexibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises are to be able to conclude long-term contracts for low-cost green electricity more easily.
By Manuel Berkel
Time is pressing, but Switzerland is having a hard time clarifying its relationship with the EU – its most important partner and sales market, after all. The country in the middle of Europe is also coming under pressure because of a strict interpretation of neutrality.
By Stephan Israel
The pension reform with an increase in the retirement age to 64 is one of the most ambitious plans of the Macron government. But the unions are fighting back – and shutting down the country.
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