In a letter to the German government, seven business associations have demanded implementation of the coalition agreement. They call for the trilogue on the sustainability omnibus to support a reduction in red tape for the private sector.
By Markus Grabitz
The steel industry supports the push for green steel in car emission limits, but warns against duplication of carbon dioxide reductions and says lawmakers must regulate the exact structure of the proposals.
By Manuel Berkel
Following her arrest and investigations by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office on suspicion of fraud in connection with the College of Europe, Federica Mogherini has spoken out about the allegations.
By Marion Bergermann
The dominance of the People’s Republic in this booming sector is increasingly becoming a threat to Germany and Europe. A study by the Ariadne Project identifies ways to reverse this trend.
By Kai Schöneberg
EU plans for the electrification of company car fleets could contribute to a sales boom for European car manufacturers. According to a T&E study, German manufacturers in particular would benefit from the Europe-wide regulations.
By Lukas Knigge
Mass protests in Bulgaria force the government to withdraw the first national budge in the common currency. This means accession to the eurozone in 2026 will probably take place with the old budget in leva.
By Frank Stier
The 29 members of the CDU/CSU bloc in the European Parliament will elect a new chair on Dec. 9. Internally, attempts are still being made to avoid a contest.
By Markus Grabitz
Young people in Australia are critical of the planned social media ban for under-16s. Many say they will bypass the age controls and are instead calling for more media education, stricter moderation and age-appropriate features.
By Vera Kraft
Belgian police have arrested former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini and diplomat Sannino as part of a fraud investigation. The investigation focuses on alleged fraud in an EU-funded training program for diplomats.
By Redaktion Table
In 2024 Europe’s defense industry grew by 13.8% to EUR 183.4 billion. Despite this upward trend, the sector is struggling with structural problems such as supply bottlenecks and a high proportion of imports.
By Stephan Israel
