Following the latest publications of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, there is disagreement about what the findings say about the EU climate package: Is the level of ambition sufficient or not? That depends, above all, on the perspective.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU is facing a difficult debate on reforming budget rules. It could begin at the most inopportune time: after the federal election, during coalition negotiations. Concerns are growing in Berlin: A push by Emmanuel Macron on the Stability Pact could complicate the formation of a government in Germany.
By Till Hoppe
With the electrification of road traffic, the demand for battery raw materials such as lithium or cobalt is also growing. To be more independent of imports, the EU wants to focus more on recycling – and in doing so, also hold the automotive industry accountable.
By Nico Beckert
Their app stores put Google and Apple under pressure in Europe and the USA. The accusation: too much control. The companies justify themselves, saying that this is necessary for security reasons. But experts doubt this argument.
By Falk Steiner
The US chip company Nvidia will soon have to submit its planned takeover of Arm to the EU competition regulators for review. The 40-billion deal is also of strategic importance for Europe. It could fail because of China.
By Till Hoppe
In the fall, the EU Commission will decide whether investments in nuclear energy should be classified as sustainable. The decision is supposed to be based on scientific facts, but it is highly political. A report by the EU consultancy JRC is now causing controversy.
By Charlotte Wirth
The German government often takes too long to position itself on EU projects – and thus gambles away influence in Brussels. The reasons lie deep in the tectonics of the Berlin government apparatus. Berlin now wants to do better with the Green Deal.
By Till Hoppe
Shipping is to contribute to climate protection and be included in European emissions trading. For many, however, the EU Commission's proposal does not go far enough. Experts criticize that the initiative to switch to more climate-friendly fuels is also unsuitable.
By Timo Landenberger
The new IPCC report makes it clear: A serious rise in temperature can only be prevented by great efforts. EU parliamentarians call for consequences for the Green Deal.
By Redaktion Table
The DSA is to be passed by the end of 2021, but some basic issues are being disputed. The "basic law for the Internet" contains much of the DNA of the German Network Enforcement Act – and thus comparable problems. The platforms have long since taken new paths.
By Redaktion Table
