The Commission's economic priorities are summarized in the Competitiveness Compass, which is to be adopted on Wednesday. A large number of measures are intended to ensure that EU companies can once again compete with companies in China and the USA. A draft is available to Table.Briefings.
By Marc Winkelmann
The Dieter Schwarz Foundation is one of the largest private investors in artificial intelligence in Germany. Managing Director Gunther Friedl explains in an interview with Corinna Visser why more money and fewer rules are crucial for AI development. And what Europe's answer to Stargate should be.
By Corinna Visser
In Austria, the FPÖ and ÖVP are negotiating the details of their possible coalition. Business representatives welcome the policy of focusing on technological openness and rejecting tax increases. However, the planned billions in savings measures will affect entire industries.
By Lukas Bayer
German industry fears that the production facilities of the future will be located primarily in countries with better conditions for renewable energies. The Federal Ministry of Economics wants to prevent such competition.
By Manuel Berkel
In her speech in Davos, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of trade policy partnerships with other countries. Meanwhile, Donald Trump attacks the global minimum tax and threatens its implementation in Europe.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU Commission is planning to present a steel action plan in the first half of 2025. Industry and politicians are calling for the Commission to take stronger and faster action against dumping steel from China and potential tariffs from the USA.
By Alex Veit
At their closed meeting, the leading Christian Democrats are calling for projects such as the Supply Chain Directive and CSRD to be postponed. They aim to relieve the sluggish economy of reporting obligations.
By Till Hoppe
Donald Trump will be sworn in as POTUS on Monday. The Europeans are largely in the dark as to what his first steps will be. And yet they are trying to brace themselves for higher tariffs and less backing from Russia.
By Till Hoppe
At a meeting with industry representatives, the EU Commission held out the prospect of accelerating more infrastructure projects for heat, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. This is exactly what Chancellor Scholz had called for.
By Manuel Berkel
"Surprising" is the key verdict of the legal community on the ECJ Advocate General's recommendation on the Minimum Wage Directive. However, the reasons for this differ.
By Alina Leimbach
