NGOs had more contacts with the Commission and the cabinets during Ursula von der Leyen's first mandate than under her predecessor Jean-Claude Juncker. In contrast, the number of contacts with companies and business associations plummeted. This is the result of an analysis by Table.Briefings.
By Marc Winkelmann
The EU wants to harmonize frequencies across Europe in order to strengthen the internal market. But the member states are reluctant. There are already disputes at national level too.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The Ministry of Economic Affairs should have disclosed where carbon storage facilities could be built in Germany by the end of the year. The CDU considers the reason for this inaction to be a pretext, while the BDI is urging haste.
By Manuel Berkel
CDU leader Friedrich Merz will welcome nine Christian Democrat heads of state and government in Berlin at the end of the week. It's about Europe's competitiveness and Donald Trump. As Chancellor, Merz could push through his own agenda with two powerful allies.
By Till Hoppe
With the Iris2 satellite constellation, Europe wants to establish a sovereign and secure communication system in space. But this is taking too long for Italy. It is considering purchasing the services from Elon Musk's Starlink.
By Almut Siefert
A draft of the Commission's annual EU Single Market Report describes an internal market that is lagging behind the Union's objectives in several areas. The report adopts the methodology of Mario Draghi's report for future EU industrial policy.
By Marc Winkelmann
Several conservative industrial politicians are calling on Ursula von der Leyen not to set a new target for renewable energies. Meanwhile, the wind industry warns that expansion has fallen in the past year and needs to be doubled.
By Manuel Berkel
European companies traditionally relocate business functions to China in order to save costs or to be able to adapt to the wishes of local customers. However, according to a report by the EU Chamber of Commerce, they are increasingly doing so for other reasons.
By Jörn Petring
Elon Musk's upcoming conversation with Alice Weidel raises questions as to whether this interference in the German election campaign is legal. The Digital Services Act could apply here, but so far the Commission has done little.
By Corinna Visser
Disputes over standard essential patents (SEPs) are time-consuming and expensive. The Commission has made a proposal to ensure that conflicts between owners and licensees are settled in a more orderly manner. However, Finland and Sweden are opposing it in the Council.
By Silke Wettach
