Five years after his Sorbonne speech, France's head of state has reaffirmed his European policy ambitions and spelled out the plans for the French EU presidency. The prospects for ambitious EU reform are not bad, not least because Paris and Berlin are pulling together in many areas. And a look at the Netherlands shows: Something is also happening with the Stability Pact.
By Eric Bonse
During his visit to Berlin today, Swiss President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is seeking support in the conflict with Brussels. Relations between Bern and the EU have been in crisis since negotiations on a new basis for bilateral relations broke down. There is tailwind from German industry.
By Redaktion Table
European researchers are still leading the way in nuclear fusion. But European scientists complain about a lack of funds and bureaucratic hurdles. Meanwhile, China is making considerable progress - thanks in part to foreign support.
By Nico Beckert
As soon as the Commission formally adopts its delegated act under which nuclear power is considered sustainable, it is certain to be sued by Austria and Luxembourg. In doing so, the two countries intend to rely, among other things, on a legal opinion commissioned by the Austrian government. But what chances do the states have of putting the brakes on the legal act?
By Charlotte Wirth
In the dispute over cookies, the Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDPA) was supposed to facilitate centralized consent solutions. However, an expert opinion commissioned by the Ministry of Economics leaves the hope of legally secure and at the same time practicable solutions for consent management in the distant future.
By Redaktion Table
Essen-based energy company RWE is tuning the markets for a sustained high price level and is using the opportunity to promote a German LNG terminal to diversify imports.
By Redaktion Table
On Tuesday, the European Parliament will elect the conservative Maltese Roberta Metsola as its new president in Strasbourg. The 43-year-old would be only the third woman in this office – and at the same time the youngest so far. She succeeds the Italian Social Democrat David Sassoli, who died unexpectedly last Tuesday.
By Eric Bonse
Four months ago, Ursula von der Leyen announced a legislative proposal to promote the chip industry, and the Commission intends to deliver shortly. However, experts and industry warn against setting the wrong priorities in a rush.
By Till Hoppe
For electronic prescriptions to become a reality, industry, physicians, pharmacists, health insurers, and insured persons must all pull together. Whether they are willing to do so, however, is questionable. Many EU countries have already made much more progress with electronic prescriptions.
By Eugenie Ankowitsch
The EU border adjustment is only one piece in the mosaic of international decarbonization. It is not known whether it will prevent carbon leakage at all, says Susanne Droege in an interview with Lukas Scheid. The economist and climate policy expert believes that adequate financing offers from donor to recipient countries are much more crucial.
By Lukas Knigge
