The head of the European hydrogen association Hydrogen Europe takes a hard line with EU policy: "Elsewhere, they get the job done while we are still talking about it," he says in an interview with Manuel Berkel and Markus Grabitz.
By Redaktion Table
The European Hydrogen IPCEI was once considered a flagship initiative, but the German industry has a hard time getting approvals in Brussels. The German government now has to look for other funding opportunities for a third of the projects applied for – but this has advantages too.
By Manuel Berkel
In the crisis, the profits of some fossil energy companies are rising. The EU has decided on a solidarity contribution, but the member states have room for maneuver. The German government, however, expects only low revenues, apparently aiming for a minimum solution.
By Manuel Berkel
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to China and the partial sale of the Hamburg port terminal have drawn much criticism from EU partners. However, the public debate in Germany shows: Concerns about growing dependence on Beijing have gripped broad segments of the population here as well.
By Marcel Grzanna
There is great excitement: What does Elon Musk plan to do with Twitter after buying it? EU politicians are admonishing the multi-billionaire to play by the rule, but at the same time, they are dependent on the platform.
By Falk Steiner
The AI Act is a complex legislation. It was to be expected that there would be much to discuss. The Council seems to have reached consensus on much of it, but the Parliament is not yet ready.
By Corinna Visser
Today, the first mandate of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance ends after two years of advising the Commission on the taxonomy regulation. It was not only the definition of natural gas and nuclear power as sustainable that caused tensions between the two bodies. Five members left the platform with further serious allegations.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Commission plans to present its proposal for reforming the Stability and Growth Pact next week. In the future, Brussels would like to negotiate multi-year plans with the member states to advance their debt reduction.
By Redaktion Table
On Tuesday, the German Federal Ministry of Justice presented a draft for the retention of connection data on request. With it, Germany is taking a path in the EU that only one other country is following.
By Falk Steiner
After the debate is before the debate: The next stake by a Chinese investor in Germany already sparks debates. According to reports, the government wants to approve the acquisition of a factory owned by Dortmund chip manufacturer Elmos. Since the Ukraine invasion and Cosco's entry, deals that previously would have flown under the radar are now attracting public interest.
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