Europe must stay the course toward a zero-emissions energy policy, regardless of pressure from the White House. Member states should present a united front against Donald Trump’s push to expand fossil fuels.
By Sean Casten
MERICS expert Jacob Gunter is calling for a rethink in Europe’s politics and business: Only determined investment and geopolitical course-setting can prevent further dependence on China.
By Jacob Gunter
Germany needs to be more ambitious when it comes to switching off copper wire and switching over to fiber optics. If we want to reach the Digital Networks Act target in 2035, we cannot wait until 2030.
By Michael Jungwirth
Rather than relying on deterrence and isolation, Spain is pursuing the regularization of migrants. Unlike many of its European neighbors, the country has recognized the benefits of immigration and is using arrivals to address its structural challenges.
By Judith Kohlenberger
The EU–India agreement opens access to one of the world’s largest growth and export markets. However, its complex regulatory framework may continue to pose significant hurdles for companies seeking to fully capitalize on the new opportunities.
By Volker Treier
The EU could hit the USA hard by imposing export taxes on products that the American economy urgently needs from Europe. For example, pharmaceutical products and machines for manufacturing microchips.
By Daniel Gros
Artificial intelligence should enable faster, better, and more resilient corporate decision-making. Europe’s problem lies less in technology than in its ability to decide.
By Thorsten Heilig
For the planned EU-India free trade agreement to become a success story of rules-based cooperation in an increasingly fragmented world, both sides must be willing to tolerate mutual criticism, write Ambika Vishwanath and Michael Scharfschwerdt in this opinion piece.
By Ambika Vishwanath and Michael Scharfschwerdt
The previous “notice and takedown” approach to deepfakes has failed. By the time an image is reported, checked and deleted, it has long since multiplied. Instead, we need to take early, proactive measures.
By Kat Cloud
The new EU Space Act creates a legal framework for space travel. If it is to be successful, it is crucial that regions and cities are involved as partners in its implementation.
By Nadia Pellefigue
