The new German government has resolved to organize its European policy more stringently. The most important posts have now been filled, but the coordination processes are not yet running smoothly.
By Till Hoppe
Chinese IT giant Huawei has filed a complaint against Sweden before an international arbitration court. The Nordic state had excluded the company from the 5G network rollout over security concerns – like many other countries. Does the Huawei lawsuit set a dangerous precedent?
By Redaktion Table
The new government in The Hague wants to build two nuclear power plants by 2030. These are to complement the offshore wind farms and also be a response to the country's own dwindling gas reserves.
By Redaktion Table
The EU announces a billion-euro aid package for Ukraine and reaffirms its determination to impose sanctions quickly in the event of an attack. However, a complete exclusion of Russia from the Swift banking system is apparently off the table.
By Eric Bonse
The German government has submitted its statement on the draft taxonomy to the EU Commission. In it, it renews its rejection of nuclear power and calls for less stringent criteria for the inclusion of gas. It criticizes the delegated act as such.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU has placed decarbonization at the top of its agenda to fight climate change. To this end, it has put together the "Fit for 55" climate package. One of the main pillars of this package is emissions trading – and the associated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). It is still at the planning phase. The EU is wrestling with the details. But one thing is clear: CBAM could hit China particularly hard.
By Redaktion Table
Austria was the first EU country to adopt a general COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In other countries, however, a partial vaccine mandate for certain occupational and/or age groups is much more likely. In Germany, the discussion about a general vaccine requirement recently picked up steam again. However, the outcome is uncertain.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
A new head of state will be elected in Italy from January 24. The possible candidacy of Prime Minister Mario Draghi is viewed with concern. “Super-Mario” would leave a vacancy that could lead to a government crisis – in the midst of the pandemic and a major reform plan financed by the EU.
By Redaktion Table
Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the Digital Services Act by a large majority. The DSA was intended to lay down the basic rules for all providers on the network. However, as was the case with the Commission's draft and the Council's direction, the Parliament's position also includes numerous special regulations in addition to the horizontal foundation. The response has been mixed.
By Falk Steiner
The head of the Warsaw office of the European Council on Foreign Relations speaks of a "disaster of European policy" in the conflict with Russia. Berlin is mostly to blame for this, which has so far failed to take a clear line, he says in an interview with Till Hoppe. However, there is a reason for hope.
By Till Hoppe
