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GPAI Code of Conduct: Lobbycontrol and CEO appeal to ombudswoman.

The NGO Lobbycontrol and its partner organization Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) have raised concerns about conflicts of interest in the creation of the Code of Conduct for General-Purpose AI – and claim the European Commission has failed to respond. The organization is now turning to the European Ombudswoman.

By Corinna Visser

State aid framework: Red-Green warned against too many power plants.

The new CISAF state aid framework will largely determine whether and how EU states can support their industries and new power plants. The former German government wanted the Commission to make changes for power generation capacities and automotive suppliers, among others.

By Manuel Berkel

Ammunition: UK plans six new factories.

The UK's defense minister wants to boost ammunition production. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine shows that a military is only as strong as the industry behind it.

By Gabriel Bub

Turkey: Ankara's drones for Africa.

A popular Turkish product in Africa is the Bayraktar drone. As a partner, Turkey has gained influence on the continent. Its success is also based on Turkey's unique self-narrative, which resonates in Africa.

By Lucia Weiß