Europe was not at the top of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's priority list when he came to the traditional summer Q A session at the Federal Press Conference in Berlin yesterday (Thursday). The chancellor focused on German issues: Winter energy crisis, burdens on citizens and a renewed promise: "You'll never walk alone."
By Redaktion Table
Frans Timmermans is not a fan of synthetic fuels in private vehicles. The Commission Vice President wants to exclude e-fuels from the fleet rules for car manufacturers. However, the word from Berlin is that Ursula von der Leyen will push him to present the proposal on e-fuels the Environment Council has called for.
By Markus Grabitz
With the Secure Connectivity Initiative, the EU plans a sovereign satellite communications network that will also function during crises. But will young, innovative companies also get a chance to participate in the €6 billion project?
By Corinna Visser
The EU must prepare for the total shutdown of Russian gas supplies, says the Czech Minister for European Affairs Mikuláš Bek in an interview with Hans-Peter Siebenhaar. This also means that the gas emergency plan would have to be adjusted at short notice if necessary.
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The Secretary General of the European Parliament, Klaus Welle, will retire in January. Five applications have been received for the post. But the original process to backfill the vacancy is no longer viable. Instead, a package solution could be used, even if it is not a universally popular one.
By Markus Grabitz
Georg Goeres, the European managing director of the US company Indigo Agriculture, is convinced that carbon farming can become a win-win-win situation for the climate, agriculture, and industry. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, he talks about a growing market, accusations of greenwashing, and requirements for the planned EU regulatory framework.
By Timo Landenberger
The government in Vienna wants to implement proposals for the electricity price that are circulating for the gas market in Germany. The opposition, on the other hand, wants a comprehensive price cap along the lines of Spain and Portugal.
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Europe.Table was able to view the German government's position on reforming debt rules. The document outlines that while the government coalition is holding on to the Maastricht criteria, they also want to push for more investment flexibility in Brussels.
By Markus Grabitz
China's military exercises have also affected some of the world's most important trade routes. Taiwan's authorities have urged ship captains to avoid the zones. However, analysts say there will only be a potential impact on global supply chains if the military drills are extended or prolonged.
By Nico Beckert
When the German government adopted its start-up strategy last week, the goals were ambitious. With the self-proclaimed "Progress Coalition", Germany is to finally see the emergence of more unicorns – and improve the conditions for them. The European component also has a key role in this.
By Falk Steiner
