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The German digital industry criticizes the IAA draft, which focuses on traditional industries and excludes digital technologies such as semiconductors and AI from the status of strategic sectors. The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) wants to do away with lists of strategic sectors altogether.
By Manuel Berkel
The number of asylum applications in Europe is falling significantly. Germany is also seeing fewer and fewer applications, although it still the top destination for asylum seekers.
By Redaktion Table
British Finance Minister Reeves wants to remove trade barriers with the EU. She intends to present concrete proposals to strengthen alliances with European partners and promote economic growth.
By Redaktion Table
Spain is supporting AI developers by providing EUR 100 million for European cooperation projects. This support, which is part of the German-led IPCEI-AI initiative, is aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty.
By Corinna Visser
With 87 partners and EUR 75 million, the industrial policy message is clear. Through the EURO-3C project, the Commission is aiming to establish a European Telco Edge Cloud and reduce dependency on third countries.
By Corinna Visser
In the new IAA draft, EU steel has been designated a strategic sector, while AI and semiconductors lose this status. Other changes are in relation to public procurement and low-carbon goods.
By Manuel Berkel and Alex Veit
In 2025, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigated around 3,600 cases, estimating the damage at around EUR 67 billion, which is about three times higher than in the previous year.
By Marion Bergermann
International emissions credits risk undermining Europe’s climate targets and driving up domestic emissions. At the same time, they could tie up substantial funding that would otherwise support the energy transition.
By Lukas Knigge
The Elmed submarine cable shows how a major European project can make progress. Its successes have already inspired further projects. Commissioning is scheduled for 2029.
By Arne Schütte