Gas prices, and with them energy prices, are on a roller coaster ride. There is disagreement about the right lessons to be learned from the price hike. Some countries call for an energy union in which the EU Commission negotiates gas contracts for the member states. Others – including Germany – are critical of far-reaching market reforms.
By Lukas Knigge
One and a half weeks after the election it is certain: the traffic light coalition will get its chance. Now the SPD, Greens and FDP will continue to sound out a possible coalition. These talks are also expected to be comparatively brief – but will begin with a six-hour meeting at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds starting at 11 a.m. today, Thursday.
By Falk Steiner
Facebook is making one negative headline after another. Following serious allegations by whistleblower Haugen, Monday night's six-hour blackout showed just how dependent our communications are on a single company. The debates about the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act could be significantly influenced by these developments.
By Redaktion Table
Today the Greens and the FDP will decide on the further course of the exploratory talks, and then the search for a compromise can begin. Read why this is no easy decision and even more difficult given the election calendar.
By Falk Steiner
High energy prices remain the dominant topic of political debate. At the most recent meeting of the Euro Group there were renewed calls for countermeasures. Meanwhile, legal experts warn against national governments going it alone.
By Timo Landenberger
The persistent semiconductor shortage and the shortage of medical products, especially at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, have made the Western economy realize: Taiwan holds a key position. The island seems also to be coming into focus in Brussels, the community of states is searching for its way. What is the "Taiwan hype" all about?
By Amelie Richter
Before the end of this year, the EU Commission plans to set new limits for exhaust emissions from cars and trucks that will apply from 2025. However, the announcement of the Euro 7 emissions standard alone caused a stir in the automotive industry, which continues to fear a ban on internal combustion engines "through the back door." Environmental organizations smell dirty tricks from the industry.
By Lukas Knigge
One week after the SPD's election victory, only one particularly difficult preliminary exploratory meeting remains: the CSU, CDU and Greens will meet on Tuesday. After that, everything could move very quickly. And so far, the participants are sticking to the self-imposed rules: hardly any of the talks' content leaks out.
By Falk Steiner
