The EU Commission is trying to allay concerns that the Inflation Reduction Act will lead to a migration of European companies to the USA. Nevertheless, it is reacting – and increasingly relying on plannable demand for individual technologies.
By Manuel Berkel
In the federal elections in Switzerland, the forces that stand for isolation and strict neutrality were strengthened. This has consequences for efforts to put bilateral relations between the EU and Switzerland on a new footing. A deal is becoming less and less likely.
By Stephan Israel
In view of excessive bureaucracy, the chairman of the German government's Standards Control Council (NKR) believes that government reform is urgently needed in Germany and calls on the governing coalition to get it off the ground. In an interview with Stefan Braun and Till Hoppe, Lutz Goebel makes it clear: We have to pick up speed – in Germany and at the EU level.
By Till Hoppe
The Battery Regulation is meant to create a circular economy in Europe and reduce dependencies. This affects Chinese companies in particular, but the latter also see an opportunity in the new regulation.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Monika Hohlmeier (CSU), Chairwoman of the Budgetary Control Committee in the European Parliament, voices fundamental criticism of the implementation of the Covid Reconstruction Fund (RRF). In an interview with Markus Grabitz, she criticizes the Commission for not keeping track of what the member states do with the disbursed funds. The European Court of Auditors (ECA) will present a special report on Tuesday that also judges the fund's management harshly.
By Markus Grabitz
In March, Parliament President Roberta Metsola established the "Parliament 2024" working group. On Nov. 22, the group, consisting of members from all political factions, will meet for the last time to present its proposals. These reforms are taking shape.
By Markus Grabitz
Internal Commissioner Ylva Johansson is visibly frustrated by the debates surrounding her proposal for a regulation to combat sexual abuse. Protests have arisen among the member states against parts of the proposal. An agreement is still out of reach and Johansson is resorting to questionable methods.
By Falk Steiner
The European Commission is unlikely to initiate a formal anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese wind energy equipment manufacturers. In the draft European Wind Energy Action Plan set to be presented next week, the Commission proposes alternative measures to support European producers.
By Manuel Berkel
Following the agreement reached by energy ministers on electricity market reform, experts discuss the consequences for companies and consumers. Answers to the most important questions.
By Manuel Berkel
Before the start of the trilogue on the European Media Freedom Act, which is to begin in Strasbourg on Thursday morning and be concluded by the beginning of the Belgian Council presidency at the latest, the positions have largely converged. But individual points of contention still need to be resolved.
By Eric Bonse
