In a world without geopolitical tensions, China's pioneering role in clean technology would be welcomed as a boon to humanity. In the face of current political realities, however, it has instead stoked fears about jobs and security.
By Adair Turner
The politicians Bärbel Kofler and Dominique Potier and the trade unionist Isabelle Schömann are among the pioneers of supply chain laws in Germany, France and the EU. For them, CSDDD creates the necessary legal framework for fair and equitable competition for companies.
By Bärbel Kofler, Isabelle Schömann and Dominique Potier
PFAS are omnipresent and hardly degradable. The EU wants to counteract this using classifications. However, disputes over speed and exemptions show: aspirations and reality are far apart.
By Fajer Mushtaq
Age verification is becoming mandatory for platforms in Europe. However, deepfakes and forged documents undermine existing procedures. Only multi-level controls and strict data protection standards can protect both minors and fundamental rights.
By Pavel Goldman-Kalaydin
Germans who look anxiously at Paris run the risk of ignoring the real challenges facing this country, write the experts at Fiscal Future. A forward-looking fiscal policy, on the other hand, has the potential to restore confidence in the state's ability to act.
By Pippa Kolmer, Carl Mühlbach and Marina Guldimann
Johannes Reck, co-founder and CEO of Getyourguide, calls for a clear stance from the EU Commission and the German government regarding digital laws in Europe. Europe's digital sovereignty can only be secured with a strong DMA and DSA.
By Johannes Reck
European car manufacturers and suppliers announced more than 100,000 job cuts in 2024. At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are expanding massively into Europe. This development is a geopolitical wake-up call.
By Katharina Osthoff
Europe-wide polls currently suggest no successful restart for the von der Leyen coalition. If elections were held now, the European Parliament would be more polarized – and further to the right – than ever before. Another group, however, is also gaining ground.
By Manuel Müller
With the introduction of the Emissions Trading Directive, the EU has shown courage, write the authors of the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the Federal Environment Agency (UBA). For its continued success, social measures will be decisive.
By Daniel Klingenfeld, Christoph Kühleis, Juliane Steegmann and Jan Weiß
At the meeting in Alaska, the EU has months of submission to Donald Trump at stake. The US president could be primarily interested in trade deals. If Vladimir Putin is willing to compromise, the USA could also benefit economically in Russia.
By Marc De Vos
