The German government has missed the deadline for implementing Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI). It should have been implemented in Germany by Jan. 10.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Aspides has warned of risks to shipping after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis entered the war and resumed attacks on Israel on Saturday.
By Redaktion Table
North Rhine-Westphalia plans to introduce a legislative initiative aimed at preventing German banks from freezing accounts out of “anticipatory compliance.” The move follows the cases involving ICC Judge Nicolas Guillou and the NGO HateAid.
By Okan Bellikli
The Industrial Accelerator Act is creating new challenges for BYD, Xpeng, and other Chinese automakers in the EU market. They do not have much time to respond.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The reform aims to address challenges in e-commerce and improve the efficiency of customs operations.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The German Farmers’ Association is more optimistic about the trade agreement with Australia than its European and French counterparts. However, sugar producers have voiced criticism.
By Julia Dahm
After years of stagnation, European NATO member states and Canada have once again increased their defense spending by 20%. Rutte sees this as a “genuine shift in mindset” and praises Trump’s decisive role in pushing for higher targets.
By Stephan Israel
From now on, the Russian Navy will protect the oil and gas tanker fleet in the Baltic and Black Seas. This is Moscow’s response to attacks by Ukrainian forces and European seizures. Meanwhile, revenue from the oil trade is becoming increasingly important to the Kremlin.
By Viktor Funk
The European Parliament has rejected an extension of the exemption from the ePrivacy Regulation. This means that the option for platform operators to voluntarily monitor chats for abusive content will end on April 3.
By Corinna Visser
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Snapchat and has criticized adult content platforms for failing to implement adequate measures to protect minors. The Commission argues that simple age verification procedures are not sufficient to protect minors from inappropriate content.
By Corinna Visser
