Europe likes to celebrate its data protection law as a global example. Data protection supervisory authorities independently monitor the lawfulness of the processing of European citizens' data. But a recent case raises many questions. Europe.Table investigated – and came up with some astonishing answers.
By Falk Steiner
Now that the Commission has presented its large package of climate legislation, the task in Parliament is to stake out the positions. Negotiations with the Council are due to begin this year, and the next package of measures is expected in December. In addition, there are more climate policy decisions pending, including taxonomy and state aid law. Our Green Deal outlook for this fall.
By Timo Landenberger
France is toughening its tone toward the US and Australia over the collapsed submarine deal. The dispute could also put a strain on EU projects, including the planned Trade and Technology Council with Washington in Pittsburgh.
By Jasmin Kohl
The federal elections are only just over a week away. After that, the parties face lengthy exploratory talks. We have already examined the election programs of the CDU/CSU, FDP and the Greens, with a focus on European, climate and digital policy. Today, we conclude our short series with the party that is currently leading in the polls: the SPD.
By Timo Landenberger
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the Indo-Pacific strategy a "milestone." But just hours before publication, a US-led security pact is taking the wind out of its sails, affronting France – and calling transatlantic cooperation in the region into question.
By Amelie Richter
The EU is currently dealing with a potpourri of topics. This year's State of the Union speech by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looks ahead to the time after the pandemic. We classify the most important announcements.
By Redaktion Table
The chip crisis is hitting Europe's industry hard. To prevent this in the future, Ursula von der Leyen announced the European Chips Act yesterday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton is to prepare a proposal on how Europe can become more independent in the entire production chain of the coveted semiconductors.
By Till Hoppe
The program for implementing the "Digital Decade" is intended to encourage member states to use digital technologies more consistently. The main contents have become known before the official announcement by the EU Commission. But one crucial element is missing from the concept.
By Jasmin Kohl
Rising energy prices are causing uncertainty throughout Europe. Part of the cost development is due to climate protection. In the EU Parliament, Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermanns commented on the situation in the energy market: The Green Deal could de-escalate rather than exacerbate the development.
By Timo Landenberger
