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CO2 fleet limits: industry wants suspension by state of emergency

European car manufacturers could face fines of €15 billion. In 2025, stricter EU CO2 fleet limits will come into force, which all manufacturers will fail to meet, with the exception of BMW and Stellantis. The industry wants to persuade the Commission to amend the law.

By Markus Grabitz

Draghi report: Commission could take first steps quickly

Mario Draghi's demands pose major challenges for the Commission – especially when it comes to the internal coordination of the various responsibilities. Nevertheless, some proposals can be set in motion quickly. And some are already in the pipeline.

By Marc Winkelmann

Union leaves asylum talks

The CDU/CSU leaves the asylum summit after just two hours. The proposals of the traffic light coalition, which had been formulated by Union politicians a few years ago, were no longer sufficient. And what does Brussels say about all this?

By Stefan Braun

What Vestager's triumph over Apple and Google means

EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager can celebrate two ECJ rulings at the end of her term of office. The highest judges confirmed the results of two important competition proceedings that the Commission had conducted against Apple and Google.

By Till Hoppe

How Mario Draghi wants to make the EU competitive again

The former Italian Prime Minister proposes a new European industrial policy. The EU should promote productivity growth through innovations in cutting-edge technologies. Draghi is also calling for changes in education, competition and trade policy.

By Marc Winkelmann

Poland: PiS blockades complicate governing for Tusk

After a good six months in power, Poland's new Prime Minister Donald Tusk has not yet achieved many successes. President Duda, who is still loyal to the PiS, is blocking things. Tusk is running up debts in order to implement election promises.

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