After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU wants to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. But Europe's wind energy industry is in crisis, with Chinese suppliers now pushing into the market. Is there a threat of another debacle like the one in the solar industry?
By Nico Beckert
Last year, the EU Commission had asked the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to review the workings of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) with regard to market speculation and manipulation. On Monday, they presented their report.
By Lukas Knigge
Good intentions alone are not enough: Joe Biden's and Ursula von der Leyen's announcement of their agreement on a new regulation for transatlantic data transfers is positive for business and data protectionists alike. But the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework could still fail before the European Court of Justice.
By Falk Steiner
Energy was one of the most controversial topics at the European Council. When it comes to security of supply, the EU states want to involve their eastern neighbors even more; and with regards to prices, relief was signaled for Portugal and Spain.
By Eric Bonse
The Western allies are keeping up the pressure on China at the marathon summit in Brussels: NATO, the G7 and the EU. Beijing should distance itself from Russia – and under no circumstances provide material aid to Moscow, they say in unison. As usual, Beijing refuses. Only one diplomat hints that relations with Russia could also have limits.
By Amelie Richter
Joe Biden and Ursula von der Leyen plan to announce a deal today on shipments of additional LNG from the US to Europe. Von der Leyen spoke yesterday of a "new chapter".
By Manuel Berkel
Washington has imposed new penalties on Russia. The next step would be to target China as well, US President Biden demanded in Brussels. At the G7 summit, he reported an initial success. There was hardly any progress in the EU.
By Eric Bonse
What is US President Biden planning? At a marathon summit in Brussels, he could impose new sanctions against Russia – but also announce an energy partnership with the EU. Commission head von der Leyen hopes for liquefied gas made in the USA.
By Eric Bonse
The EU Commission has presented options on how member states can counter high energy prices. These emergency measures are to be discussed at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The Commission also presented its proposal for minimum gas storage volumes in the EU.
By Lukas Knigge
The Digital Markets Act is intended to protect competition in the digital markets from big tech. The negotiators from the EU institutions have already clarified many issues, but a number of points are still open before the final trilogue. An overview.
By Till Hoppe
