The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a decisive step toward a sovereign Europe that sets its own rules in the digital age. The goal is a digital economy that is open, competitive and fair at the same time.
By Andreas Schwab
The EU energy ministers are deciding their negotiating position on the phase-out of Russian gas and oil in Luxembourg today. The German government has a key role to play, write the NGOs Razom We Stand and Ecodefense.
By Jason Kirkpatrick and Wladimir Sliwjak
Negotiations on the MFF are due to take place at the upcoming EU summit. Spending on defence is set to increase significantly. However, defence readiness must not – and must not – come at the expense of climate protection.
By Tiago Antunes and Mats Engström
If poverty is to be effectively combated, adequate funding and coordinated efforts by the EU together with local authorities are needed. There is still an opportunity to make the next MFF an important instrument in the fight against poverty.
By Jessica Machacova
The challenge is not only to balance regulation with innovation and market access in a way that also empowers SMEs. It also lies in not believing that Europe can simply sit out this phase of AI development and wait for the next generation.
By Thorsten Jelinek
On Oct. 7, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) will make a decision that could have a profound impact on the digital landscape. At stake is the future of an established business model that provides millions of users with access to digital content – and enables sustainable financing for media companies and digital services.
By Bernd Nauen
Russia can use drones to covertly attack Europe on its territory. Tactically, this gives Moscow many advantages, warns Marc de Vos. The key question: How will the EU and the USA react if Russia is proven to be responsible for an incident with consequences?
By Marc De Vos
The Commission is preparing a proposal for more zero-emission vehicles in company fleets. In its position, the environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) takes a hard line against the arguments of the manufacturers' association ACEA.
By Stef Cornelis and Susanne Goetz
The Franco-German-Spanish program to develop a sixth-generation airborne weapon system is on the brink of collapse. Greens from Germany and France are warning that the FCAS could be canceled without a replacement solution.
By Anton Hofreiter, Sara Nanni, Chantal Kopf, Cyrielle Châtelain, Damien Girard and Catherine Hervieu
