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.
By Finn Mayer-Kuckuk
The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine continues to have a severe impact on global food supplies. After the situation was recently mitigated, it now threatens to worsen again. Among them, the continuation of the naval blockade.
By Timo Landenberger
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to end the ice age in their mutual relations and settle differences in Paris on Wednesday. The outcome is ambivalent: After differences over protocol, both sides emphasized the success of the meeting.
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Limit values for air pollutants will be halved by 2030. 25 new substances will be added to a list of the most dangerous water polluters. Manufacturers will be held accountable for residues of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in wastewater.
By Markus Grabitz
Natural carbon reservoir, renewable source of energy and raw materials, habitat for countless species: According to various EU laws, forests must fulfill a multitude of functions to save the climate. Are they able to do all of that? Experts have their doubts.
By Timo Landenberger
