The Draghi Report emphasizes the importance of digitalization and artificial intelligence for the EU's competitiveness – and calls for a stronger focus and more funding.
By Hauke Reimer
The Federal Minister of the Interior has ordered immediate controls at all borders. It is an almost complete reorientation of her policy.
By Stefan Braun
Due to the sluggish business with EVs, ACEA President Luca de Meo warns of fines that could be imposed on manufacturers as early as 2025. Fleet limits will be tightened in 2025. Manufacturers could have to pay up to €15 billion in fines.
By Markus Grabitz
In a report on the Merger Control Act, the European Commission argues in favor of speeding up competition proceedings, including by giving them more power.
By Marc Winkelmann
One week, from October 14 to 18, could be sufficient to hold all confirmation hearings for the candidates for Commissioner positions. This is provided for in a draft schedule. The heads of the political groups could decide on it on September 19.
By Markus Grabitz
The Liberals in the EU Parliament are seeking a redistribution of funds from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the most important EU fund for cross-border energy projects. This should free up urgently needed financial resources.
By Manuel Berkel
The Council of Europe's AI Framework Convention is in line with the EU's AI Act. The AI Convention is open to other countries that share European values. The USA and Israel are also involved.
By Corinna Visser
The airlines fined heavily in the air freight cartel must expect their appeals against the ruling to be dismissed. The Advocate General largely agrees with the judges. The decision will follow in the coming months.
By Corinna Visser
Google had refused to approve an app from Enel X on Android Auto. An Italian competition authority found an abuse of its dominant market position. Now the ECJ must decide.
By Corinna Visser
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to strengthen the market power of farmers. However, the Strategic Dialogue on Agriculture, which is supposed to provide her with impetus for her new term of office, remains cautious on the subject.
By Julia Dahm
