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Fair Share levy: Germany sees no need

Will the Commission make a proposal in 2023 that Netflix, Amazon, and Co. should help finance broadband expansion in the future? The European Telecommunications Network Operator’s Association ETNO has been beating the drum for "Fair Share" for years. But the German government thinks little of the Commission's ideas so far.

By Falk Steiner

How Europe intends to respond to the IRA

In the dispute between the EU and the USA over the Inflation Reduction Act a compromise is in sight. Nevertheless, the member states and the EU Commission fear a creeping exodus of European industry. At the EU summit, they instructed the EU Commission to develop countermeasures. Many of these measures are already on the horizon.

By Till Hoppe

EP affair: quid pro quo?

The European Parliament is trying to find out where ex-Vice President Eva Kaili, who has been accused of corruption, may have exerted undue influence. The aviation agreement with Qatar and lobbying activities in the IT sector are the focus.

By Markus Grabitz

COP15: dispute over financing and the private sector's role

Financing the biodiversity targets is the Achilles' heel of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15). In addition to mobilizing public funds, this involves nothing less than aligning the entire economy with "nature positive." Support comes from the private sector itself.

By Timo Landenberger

Planned LNG terminals in Germany

Ministry for Economic Affairs forecasts overcapacity at LNG terminals

In an internal report, the Ministry for Economic Affairs admits that the LNG terminals planned in Germany will lead to overcapacity. The budget committee has already blocked the funds for one of the terminals, and the ministry no longer believes in the planned terminal in Hamburg.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

EU summit: energy crisis dominates agenda again

The heads of state and government will once again have to come up with a solution to the high gas prices. Many also fear a creeping exodus of industry. But they disagree on what Europe's response should be.

By Till Hoppe

Second wave of raids in Kaili corruption case

An NGO with three ex-commissioners on its board has become the focus of investigations. There is criticism of the lack of transparency of so-called friendship groups in the European Parliament.

By Markus Grabitz

Showdown over gas price cap

The decision on the gas price cap will be made in the Council today. Yesterday night, the EU ambassadors worked on reaching an agreement once more. Also at stake are the joint purchase of gas and the rapid expansion of renewables. Meanwhile, the IEA is calling for significantly greater savings.

By Manuel Berkel