Following talks in Beijing, the Netherlands has relinquished state control of chip manufacturer Nexperia. Nevertheless, the company must inform the Ministry of Economic Affairs about the transfer of intellectual property or critical production facilities in future.
By Leonardo Pape
Industrial companies, data centers and large batteries in the EU are running out of options for connecting to the power grid. According to a leak, the Commission is making proposals on how to solve the problem – with noticeable consequences for companies too.
By Manuel Berkel
On Wednesday, the Commission will decide on its pension package. As two drafts show, it wants to reduce the requirements for pan-European pension products and adapt the directive on occupational pensions.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU is creating a joint procurement mechanism to make it easier for European companies to purchase strategic raw materials.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU talent pool has two tasks. Firstly, it is intended to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers in the EU. Secondly, it should pave the way for immigrants to enter the EU legally. The Council and Parliament have given it the green light in the trilogue.
By Alina Leimbach
Germany is proposing to postpone the EU law on deforestation-free supply chains for another year. In addition, the Commission is to be asked to submit a proposal for the revision of the law in April.
By Markus Grabitz
The Federation of German Industry has criticized the European Space Act for being too bureaucratic and creating additional costs for the space industry. Instead, it is calling for less regulation and a clear division of responsibilities.
By Corinna Visser
The Commission President has presented three options on meeting Ukraine’s financial requirements. In addition to bilateral grants, these could include joint debt instruments. The Commission is accommodating Belgian interests in its preferred option of reparation loans using frozen funds from the Russian central bank.
By Stephan Israel
At 1.2%, Germany’s GDP growth in 2026 will be slightly lower than the EU average. At the same time, the Commission forecasts that Germany will exceed the contractual EU deficit limit of three percent this year and in the next two years.
By Marion Bergermann
Denmark has announced a new climate target at COP30. The country wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 82% by 2035, which is higher than the overall EU target.
By Lukas Knigge
