From a geopolitical perspective, watering down the European Supply Chain Act has a number of disadvantages. Among other things, it will affect cooperation with trading partners and the resilience of the European economy.
By Melanie Müller
The digital euro is supposed to secure Europe’s strength but, in its current form, will weaken the bloc’s sovereignty, competition and trust. The President of the German Savings Banks and Giro Association (DSGV), Ulrich Reuter, argues why Europe is standing in its own way with this project.
By Ulrich Reuter
The renewed postponement of the EU rules against deforestation is urgently needed, but does not solve the problem of over-bureaucratization.
By Erlfried Taurer
Contrary to ECB President Lagarde’s plans, only banks should issue the digital euro. Otherwise there is a risk of major security gaps.
By Peter Güllmann
Europe is at a critical juncture: The EU wants to amend the Cybersecurity Act (CSA) — this is essential because Europe’s cybersecurity architecture is in danger of collapsing under its own regulatory weight.
By Norbert Pohlmann
The WWF responds to the position of the Association of German Forest Owners (AGDW) on the EU law for deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) from last week. The argument that it would create a “bureaucratic monster” is absurd, it says.
By Johannes Zahnen
The German government and the CDU/CSU should make greater use of Ursula von der Leyen’s wide-ranging power to further deepen the single market. After all, the success of the single market is closely linked to Germany’s prosperity — and holds further potential.
By Linn Selle
The Commission wants to simplify Europe’s digital law with the Digital Omnibus. However, simplification should not be confused with deregulation.
By Michaela Schröder
The Digital Omnibus offers a great opportunity – if it focuses consistently on simplification, transparency and practicality. Europe’s digital future needs reliability, a sense of proportion and the courage to implement good rules effectively.
By Oliver Süme
The election in the Netherlands was not such a resounding a defeat for the far right as the media reported. Other extreme right-wing parties made gains, both there and in the EU Parliament.
By Manuel Müller
